New Delhi – China reportedly played a key role in aiding Pakistan during a recent military standoff with India, particularly in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists. According to Indian defence analysts, China provided crucial support in recalibrating Pakistan’s radar and air defence systems ahead of anticipated Indian military retaliation.
Ashok Kumar, Director General of the New Delhi-based Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), which operates under the Indian Ministry of Defence, revealed that Chinese assistance enabled Pakistan to detect Indian aerial activity more effectively. “The two countries coordinated efforts to reposition Pakistan’s radar infrastructure and integrate air defence tracking to monitor Indian military deployments,” Kumar stated.
India launched a counteroffensive on May 7, targeting and reportedly destroying nine terrorist camps inside Pakistan—the largest cross-border military action in five decades.
Chinese Military Involvement Raises Concerns
The operation has drawn attention to the deployment of advanced Chinese weaponry on Pakistani soil. Pakistani forces reportedly used Chinese-supplied PL-15 air-to-air missiles during the conflict—marking the first known combat use of the missile system. Additionally, Chinese J-10 fighter jets were involved, as confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a parliamentary address.
The growing military cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad has heightened strategic concerns for several regional powers, including Taiwan. Thus far, China has not officially commented on its involvement.
Indian defence experts believe China’s assistance extends beyond tactical support, encompassing broader technological and cybersecurity collaboration. Reports suggest that in parallel with the military developments, Pakistan launched coordinated cyberattacks targeting more than 1.5 million Indian websites and segments of the national power grid—many of which remain non-operational.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to Beijing on Monday for a three-day official visit. According to his office, high-level talks with Chinese Premier Wang Yi will focus on deepening bilateral strategic and defence cooperation.
Indian officials have expressed concern over the implications of the growing China-Pakistan nexus, particularly as it relates to security in the Himalayan region and the broader Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape.
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