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China confirms on site tech support for Pakistan in May conflict with India

Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
China confirms on site tech support for Pakistan in May conflict with India

Chinese engineers reportedly helped Pakistan’s J 10CE jets

China has publicly acknowledged providing on site technical support to Pakistan during the conflict with India last May, describing the wartime role of engineers from its Aviation Industry Corporation. The admission includes assistance to Pakistan’s J 10CE fighter jets, and is being seen as the first confirmation of Chinese personnel involvement in such operations, underscoring deepening military cooperation.

  • China confirms on site technical support to Pakistan during last May conflict
  • Aviation Industry Corporation engineers assisted Pakistan’s J 10CE fighter jets
  • The admission marks the first public confirmation of Chinese personnel involvement
  • It highlights tightening military partnership between China and Pakistan
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