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.
After a telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Dy PM Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China 'understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns'.
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.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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.