India Condemns China's Support to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

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Sources: www.scmp.com, M.Thewire.In, www.businesstoday.in, Devdiscourse

Summary

On May 12, 2026, India criticized China's technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, which occurred in May 2025 in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports indicated that Chinese engineers provided assistance to the Pakistan Air Force during the conflict. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, highlighted the negative implications of such support for China's global reputation. Operation Sindoor involved air and missile strikes on terror-linked locations in Pakistan, following a deadly attack that killed 26 civilians. The conflict escalated into an aerial battle involving multiple aircraft from both nations. India has called for responsible nations to reconsider their alignment with terrorist infrastructure. The situation has also seen the emergence of disinformation campaigns, including a fake video misusing Jaiswal's likeness. The international community is closely monitoring these developments. Key Points: • India condemned China's technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. • Operation Sindoor was a military response to a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. • Disinformation campaigns have emerged, including a fake video exploiting an Indian official's likeness.

Key Entities

• Operation Sindoor (campaign)
• China (country)
• India (country)
• Pakistan (country)