Union minister Gen VK Singh has said China -- which blocked India's latest attempt to have Jaish-e-Mohammd chief Masood Azhar designated a terrorist by the United Nations - risks getting hit by Pakistan-backed terrorism.


"The friendship between China and Pakistan appears to be very strong but the day is not far when China too gets affected by Pakistan-backed terrorism," said Gen Singh, a former Army chief, adding "When such a situation arises, China will have to pay a heavy price."


After terrorists believed to belong to Azhar's Pakistan-based terror group attacked the Pathankot air base in January, India had written to the United Nations calling for immediate action to list the Jaish chief as a terrorist under the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee.India's submission was considered by the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) for technical aspects of the evidence provided and, with the support of the US, UK and France was sent to all members. However, hours before the deadline, China requested that the committee put banning the Masood Azhar on hold.