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Paris also mulling putting JeM chief on a European Union list of people suspected of being involved in terrorism
Using its veto power, Beijing places a ‘technical hold’ on proposal moved by France, UK and US
China has previously blocked Indian attempt to place JeM chief on global terrorist list
India has been trying to get Masood Azhar on a UN list of groups with ties to al Qaeda
JeM has already been blacklisted by 15-nation Security Council, but not Azhar, a hardliner and long-time foe of India
Beijing says New Delhi is not providing any ‘solid evidence’
He emphasised that China’s position on the matter does not proceed from the relations between the two countries
New Delhi accuses Masood Azhar of being the mastermind behind several terror attacks on its soil
Proposal, which was finalised after consultations between Washington and New Delhi was opposed by Beijing
Move comes two days before China's hold was set to expire