In the days following the Pahalgam attack and after Operation Sindoor, the message in China is consistent: with Beijing’s support, Pakistan can not only match India, but outpace it.
Chinese analysis presents India’s retaliation as measured, favouring diplomatic and economic tools over military escalation. Some see it as a sign of underlying vulnerabilities.
A spate of terrorist attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan has only deepened China’s scepticism regarding Pakistan’s reliability as a key partner.
China’s political secretary to Pakistan accused Islamabad of engaging in ‘false rhetoric’ about CPEC projects during an interview with The Guardian. Chinese embassy now claims the official was misquoted.
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Hold on. Just a few weeks ago another article on this website said Chinese equipment is junk and useless. So which is it? You can’t have it both ways.
Yes, China will continue to back Pakistan for geopolitical reasons but that also has limits. Pakistan still continues to be a loyal American ally. Pakistan is also barely standing. Any widespread collapse and they first folks they’ll turn to is China. China is stuck keeping them on life support.
As for social media opinions, well the average Chinese is similar to the average Indian or American. They know little of world history besides what is shown in tv media or what they pick up on while scrolling on their phones.
Hold on. Just a few weeks ago another article on this website said Chinese equipment is junk and useless. So which is it? You can’t have it both ways.
Yes, China will continue to back Pakistan for geopolitical reasons but that also has limits. Pakistan still continues to be a loyal American ally. Pakistan is also barely standing. Any widespread collapse and they first folks they’ll turn to is China. China is stuck keeping them on life support.
As for social media opinions, well the average Chinese is similar to the average Indian or American. They know little of world history besides what is shown in tv media or what they pick up on while scrolling on their phones.