Explained: Three possible reasons why China blocked UN move on Masood Azhar

Updated on Mar 14, 2019 09:40 pm IST

With China opting to once again block action on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar despite international censure after the Pulwama attack, Hindustan Times decodes the three strategic reasons which could have possibly influenced Beijing's decision. From a possible 'pact' to prevent religious extremism in troubled regions of China, to protecting its most important assets in order to dominate global trade, China is playing a larger game at the United Nations. Watch the full video for more.

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