China on Saturday said it has extended the decision to block New Delhi's appeal to the United Nations to label Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a terrorist. Beijing's move to extend the "technical hold" imposed in April comes a day before it was to lapse, giving Azhar - an accused in the Pathankot Indian Air Force base attack in January - another six-month breather.
Earlier this year, China, in collaboration with Pakistan, had blocked India's bid to ban Azhar.
China argued on Saturday - as before in April - that its decision was based on facts and procedures.
The latest decision brings into focus the close ties between China and Pakistan, who consider each other "all-weather allies".