17-05-2025
China's warplane combat debut over Kashmir riles tense geopolitics
When Pakistani officials last week told Beijing's diplomats that its Chinese-made jets and missiles had downed several Indian aircraft, including French warplanes, the response was quiet jubilation. After many years and billions spent in development, their arms were finally tested in battle — and delivered.
But the focus quickly shifted from elation to escalation, according to two people familiar with official Chinese discussions.
