India Responds to China's Support for Pakistan During Operation Sindoor
India's Stance on China's Involvement
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New Delhi, May 12: On Tuesday, India confirmed that recent reports indicating China's support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor align with previously known information.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, addressed inquiries regarding Chinese media claims that acknowledged Beijing's provision of technical assistance to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, which was executed by India in May 2025 as a response to the Pahalgam terror attacks.
Jaiswal remarked, "We acknowledge these reports that reinforce our earlier understanding. Operation Sindoor was a carefully planned and targeted reaction to the terrorist incidents in Pahalgam, aimed at dismantling state-sponsored terrorist networks operating from Pakistan and under its direction," during a press briefing.
He emphasized that it is crucial for nations that view themselves as responsible to consider whether their support for safeguarding terrorist infrastructure impacts their global reputation.
Last week marked the first time China admitted to providing on-ground technical assistance to Pakistan throughout the four-day conflict with India, as reported by Chinese state media.
On May 7, China's state broadcaster CCTV featured an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, which is instrumental in developing advanced fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. Zhang confirmed his role in providing technical support to Pakistan during the conflict, as reported by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.
Pakistan's air force operates a fleet of J-10CE jets, which are manufactured by a subsidiary of AVIC.