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India.com
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
China in panic mode after India's Operation Sindoor, activates another airbase in..., deploys Y-20 transport aircraft near...
China Army vs Indian Army (File) In a shocking turn of events as a result of the India's recent actions against Pakistan, the People's Liberation Army of China has reportedly taken a massive step. After India conducted Operation Sindoor on Pakistan, China is in panic mode and it has taken a big step to protect itself. In the recent step that China has taken, it has been reported with the help of satellite images that China has activated another airbase in Tibet. The satellite images have indicated that the Nagari Gunsa airbase of China, which was used for civil flights until now is being loaded with a Y-20 transport aircraft and four fighter planes of PLA Air force. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent step from China and why it is significant for India. Nagari Gunsa airbase of China Talking about the strategic location of the Chinese airbase, it is located very close to three states of India, namely Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Therefore, the alertness and panic of the Chinese Airforce can clearly be seen from the recent move after India attacked Pakistan through air. 'Fighter jets are seen for the first time on the newly developed military section of Ngari Gunsa Airport in Tibet. While fighter jets and Y-20s are not new to the airport, the use of this apron suggests the operational readiness of its recently developed military wing', Open source intelligence @detresfa_ posted a satellite image on X. Isolated Pakistan to meet Chinese after Operation Sindoor In another significant event related to China and India, Pakistan Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar will travel to China on May 19 to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi after being isolated by the International community following Operation Sindoor, The minister is expected to hold bilateral talks following drubbing at the hands by India, as per a report by news agency IANS. The Pakistan Foreign Office said, in a statement, that Ishaq Dar is visiting China from May 19 to 21 on the invitation of his counterpart Wang to hold talks on issues of interest. 'The Foreign Minister will hold in-depth discussions with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability,' the Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)
South China Morning Post
17-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Chinese Y-20 transport planes arrive in Egypt ahead of joint air drills
At least five Chinese Y-20 transport aircraft have landed in Cairo this week, according to flight tracking data, as the People's Liberation Army confirmed it would hold its first-ever joint air force exercise with Egypt later this month. Advertisement The drill, known as Eagle of Civilization 2025, will run until the middle of next month, the Chinese defence ministry said on Wednesday. The previous day, open-source intelligence observers and flight data from Flightradar24 had confirmed the arrival of at least five Y-20s and a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control plane – news that sparked debate among analysts about China's growing influence in the Middle East and North Africa. The region has historically been dominated by arms suppliers from the United States, Russia, and France. The Y-20, affectionately nicknamed the 'Chubby Girl,' is a cornerstone of China's expanding airlift capabilities. It ranks alongside aircraft such as the American C-17 Globemaster III and the Russian Ilyushin Il-76. Advertisement With a maximum payload of 66 tonnes, a length of 47 metres, and a wingspan of 50 metres (165ft), the Y-20 can transport a wide range of equipment, including China's heaviest tanks such as the Type 99A, armoured vehicles, troops and humanitarian supplies.
