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China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House. Photo: PTI
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the

Agencies New Delhi

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff.

In a surprise move, Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions, amid the continuing standoff between the armies of the two Asian giants.
 

We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May