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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Why Pakistan-fired PL-15E missile's debris in India is China's worry
On the intervening night of May 6-7, India and Pakistan engaged in a high-stakes aerial stand-off, a non-conventional confrontation wherein neither side crossed the other's airspace. This clash, sparked by escalating tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, saw both nations deploy advanced fighter jets and missiles in a display of military under Operation Sindoor, fielded over four squadrons of its air force, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 jets, armed with BrahMos and SCALP-EG cruise missiles, AASM Hammer guided bombs for ground strikes, and Meteor missiles for air-to-air countered with more than 40 jets, including the US-supplied F-16 Vipers and Chinese J-10C and JF-17 Thunder fighters, firing PL-15E air-to-air missiles acquired from China and Fatah-II rockets at Indian is clear now how China cast a long shadow over the conflict. Indian military officials have accused Beijing of bolstering Pakistan with air defence and satellite systems, which apparently fell short in performance against the Indian aerial offensive. Amidst the three days of intense missile and drone exchanges between India and Pakistan, debris from a Chinese PL-15E missile, launched by a J-10C or JF-17 jet of the Pakistan air force, was found near Kamahi Devi village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur portions of the missile, including its propulsion, data-link, inertial unit and advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) seeker, were found to be intact. The debris find has drawn global attention, with the Five Eyes alliance (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Japan and South Korea having requested access to study its dual-pulse motor and AESA technology. This reflects global concerns about China's advancing military defence scientists now possess this debris, leading to speculation about potential reverse-engineering to bolster India's own beyond-visual-range missile programmes, such as the upgraded Astra missile, and to probably rule out technical glitches in its defence ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang, during a briefing on May 29, sidestepped questions about the efficacy of these systems, instead urging India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. 'India and Pakistan are neighbours who cannot be moved. We hope both sides will remain calm to avoid further complicating the situation,' he said, adding that China was willing to play a constructive role in regional acknowledged the PL-15E's use—for the first time by China in the conflict—noting it as an exported weapon showcased at multiple defence exhibitions, including the Zhuhai air show in November 2024. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the PL-15E is a long-range, active radar-guided air-to-air missile. The recovery of its debris in India has sparked concerns in Beijing about technological military arsenal heavily relies on Chinese equipment, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reporting that 81 per cent of its arms imports in 2020-24 came from China, up from 74 per cent in 2015-19. This includes over half of Pakistan's 400-plus fighter jets, notably the JF-17 and J-10C, alongside systems such as the HQ-9 air defence and PL-15E media posts have pegged this figure at as high as 82 per cent for 2019-23, underscoring Pakistan's dependence on Chinese arms, including co-developed platforms such as the JF-17. Reports also suggest China rushed additional PL-15E missile deliveries to Pakistan at the peak of tensions with India, highlighting Beijing's strategic support to its the debris of PL-15E offers India a rare opportunity to study cutting-edge Chinese technology, the incident also points to the complex interplay of regional rivalries and global arms dynamics. While India's defence research community may gain insights to refine its missile technology, a broader question remains: will this clash, marked by advanced weaponry and restrained borders, lead to de-escalation or further fuel South Asia's volatile fault lines?Subscribe to India Today MagazineMust Watch
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Breaks Silence on Chinese Weapons in India-Pakistan Air War
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. China downplayed how India could benefit from studying its military technology in comments on reports that its neighbor and rival found an unexploded PL-15E missile during its recent conflict with Pakistan, . Newsweek has reached out to India's Defense Ministry for comment. Why It Matters The remarks mark the first time Beijing has publicly addressed the use of its weapons in the four-day military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations, the first to see a military—Pakistan—deploy a full array of advanced Chinese systems, including the HQ-9 air defense system, PL-15 missiles, and J-10C fighters, and put them to test in combat. Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International... Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024. More Zou Wei/VCG/AP What To Know "The missile you mentioned is an export equipment and has appeared in domestic and foreign defense exhibitions many times," Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Chinese Defense Ministry told a press conference on Wednesday, when asked about reports on the missile. The PL-15E is an export version of a Chinese long-range air-to-air missile with an active radar seeker, capable of targeting enemy aircraft beyond visual range. Earlier this month, India's Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Amit Malviya published footage of the supposed Chinese missile, purportedly recovered in Punjab. According to multiple news reports, it was the third instance where remnants of the PL-15E were found on Indian territory during the India-Pakistan conflict from May 7 to May 10. A fully intact Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile was recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab—clearly launched from a PAF jet, most likely a JF-17. It failed to detonate. — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 9, 2025 The collection of debris holds significance for India—a growing U.S. partner—for technical examination and potential reverse engineering—and for its allies. The missiles were used during a massive air battle that took place between India and Pakistan, with the latter claiming to have taken down several of India's French-made Rafale jets using Chinese J-10 fighters. The United States has long considered South Asia a vital region in global peace and security. What People Are Saying Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said, translated from Chinese: "India and Pakistan are neighbors who cannot move away. We hope that both sides should remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Christopher Clary, non-resident fellow with Stimson's South Asia program, wrote in published analysis: "The performance of these newer Chinese systems on the battlefield is of immense importance to states that worry about a future confrontation with China. Likewise, their performance matters for a large number of militaries considering the purchase of Chinese equipment for their own defense needs." What Happens Next China could be fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters to Pakistan, signaling deepening military ties amid rising tensions after recent cross-border violence with India.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion - China's sinister back door threatens US national security
Companies that threaten America's national security or violate export control laws will face consequences — that's the message that's been broadcast across the world stage and reinforced by recent action by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. And in an important step, the bureau has rightly designated dozens of Chinese firms through the Entity List tied to human rights abuses, surveillance, and military development. But one glaring loophole remains, leaving the back door open to adversarial influence: Subsidiaries are a key part of China's strategy to infiltrate U.S. industry undetected. Take the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, a sprawling state-owned conglomerate at the heart of Beijing's military-civil fusion strategy. Many of its subsidiaries are already on the Entity List. Yet this is a company with literally hundreds of subsidiaries — many with innocuous-sounding names, some buried under layers of corporate ownership — that continue doing business with U.S. firms and accessing controlled U.S. military technologies. Why? Because the Entity List doesn't automatically cover subsidiaries. That's not just an oversight — it's a national security risk. China's military-civil fusion is a formal doctrine designed to illicitly acquire U.S. and Western technology. Under this policy, China deliberately blurs the lines between civilian industry and the People's Liberation Army, allowing it to skirt U.S. measures like Entity List designation. So when a company is designated, but its subsidiaries remain off the list, Beijing doesn't see a roadblock but a roadmap. Redirect, rename, relabel and repeat. Congress is paying attention and knows this is a problem. The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party recently sent letters pressing the Bureau of Industry and Security to close this loophole. The committee has also proposed similar policy changes that would require the Bureau of Industry and Security to crack down on export control evasion and transshipment. The Department of the Treasury is already doing this with the so-called '50% Rule,' which bans companies from doing business with majority-owned subsidiaries of listed actors. A similar rule from the bureau would immediately protect U.S. national security and allow for straightforward compliance. The Bureau of Industry and Security deserves credit. Their work is complex, under-resourced, and absolutely essential. But as Chinese state companies grow more sophisticated in dodging scrutiny, our export control tools and policies need to evolve too. We must address these challenges head-on and adopt systems that enable continuous vetting of dual-use supply chain networks — tracking shifts in ownership, shell structures, and shipping networks to detect proliferators at scale. If America wants to win the technology competition with Beijing, the Bureau of Industry and Security can't afford to play by 20th-century rules in a 21st-century power contest. The time for half-measures is over. The bureau has the authority and bipartisan congressional support to take the next step. Add the subsidiaries to the list. Shut down the shell game. Kit Conklin is senior vice president of risk and compliance at supply chain AI company Exiger. He previously served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. House Select Committee on China. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
China's sinister back door threatens US national security
Companies that threaten America's national security or violate export control laws will face consequences — that's the message that's been broadcast across the world stage and reinforced by recent action by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. And in an important step, the bureau has rightly designated dozens of Chinese firms through the Entity List tied to human rights abuses, surveillance, and military development. But one glaring loophole remains, leaving the back door open to adversarial influence: Subsidiaries are a key part of China's strategy to infiltrate U.S. industry undetected. Take the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, a sprawling state-owned conglomerate at the heart of Beijing's military-civil fusion strategy. Many of its subsidiaries are already on the Entity List. Yet this is a company with literally hundreds of subsidiaries — many with innocuous-sounding names, some buried under layers of corporate ownership — that continue doing business with U.S. firms and accessing controlled U.S. military technologies. Why? Because the Entity List doesn't automatically cover subsidiaries. That's not just an oversight — it's a national security risk. China's military-civil fusion is a formal doctrine designed to illicitly acquire U.S. and Western technology. Under this policy, China deliberately blurs the lines between civilian industry and the People's Liberation Army, allowing it to skirt U.S. measures like Entity List designation. So when a company is designated, but its subsidiaries remain off the list, Beijing doesn't see a roadblock but a roadmap. Redirect, rename, relabel and repeat. Congress is paying attention and knows this is a problem. The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party recently sent letters pressing the Bureau of Industry and Security to close this loophole. The committee has also proposed similar policy changes that would require the Bureau of Industry and Security to crack down on export control evasion and transshipment. The Department of the Treasury is already doing this with the so-called '50% Rule,' which bans companies from doing business with majority-owned subsidiaries of listed actors. A similar rule from the bureau would immediately protect U.S. national security and allow for straightforward compliance. The Bureau of Industry and Security deserves credit. Their work is complex, under-resourced, and absolutely essential. But as Chinese state companies grow more sophisticated in dodging scrutiny, our export control tools and policies need to evolve too. We must address these challenges head-on and adopt systems that enable continuous vetting of dual-use supply chain networks — tracking shifts in ownership, shell structures, and shipping networks to detect proliferators at scale. If America wants to win the technology competition with Beijing, the Bureau of Industry and Security can't afford to play by 20th-century rules in a 21st-century power contest. The time for half-measures is over. The bureau has the authority and bipartisan congressional support to take the next step. Add the subsidiaries to the list. Shut down the shell game. Kit Conklin is senior vice president of risk and compliance at supply chain AI company Exiger. He previously served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. House Select Committee on China.
South China Morning Post
03-05-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
DeepSeek's AI model being used to design new Chinese warplanes, leading engineer says
The artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek is being used to help with research and development for China's most advanced warplanes, according to a leading aerospace engineer. Advertisement Wang Yongqing, the lead designer at the Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute, told state-owned that his team had started using the technology to develop new technology for warplanes. They had also conducted in-depth research on the potential uses of large language models – the technology behind AI models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek – in analysing and resolving complicated problems based on practical needs, he added. 'The technology has already shown promising potential for application, providing new ideas and approaches for future aerospace research and development,' he said. Wang, 60, has been working for the institute, a subsidiary of state-run Aviation Industry Corporation of China, for nearly four decades. Advertisement The institute has helped to design a number of fighter jets for the military, including advanced multirole warplanes such as the navy's J-15 Flying Shark and the J-35 stealth fighter manufactured by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
