China acknowledges India’s UNSC bid, says it 'respects’ Delhi’s aspirations

China said it "understands and respects" India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council membership, marking a notable shift in stance. The remark was made by Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu during talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Delhi. Both sides discussed rebuilding ties, border stability, people-to-people exchanges and cooperation under India’s BRICS chairship.