The procurement included the latest jet fighters, radars, naval ships, submarines and missiles.Both countries jointly manufacture J-17 aircraft, the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).Considering the large-scale use of Chinese weapons supplies by Pakistan and the all-weather relationship between the two countries, the Chinese official media showed considerable interest during the last few days in the India-Pakistan military confrontation, regurgitating some of Pakistan’s claims, including the downing of planes.India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.This was followed by major strikes on several Pakistan airbases a day later, virtually weakening Pakistan’s ability to retaliate as India’s air defence missile systems successfully thwarted a series of attempts made by Pakistan to breach Indian airspace with swarm drone and missile attacks.While the Chinese official media here intimately played up reports of Pakistan’s claims of shooting down planes, the scale of attacks by the Indian Air Force on nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan followed by strikes on radar systems and air bases came as a surprise here.The Indian Embassy in Beijing cautioned state-run tabloid Global Times to verify messages before posting them on social media.On the diplomatic front, China said it will play a constructive role to bring about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.China hopes India and Pakistan will consolidate and maintain the momentum of the ceasefire, avoid renewed conflict, and resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, returning to the path of political settlement.China stands ready to maintain communication with both sides and continue to play a constructive role in achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and safeguarding regional peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told the media last week.
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