China Ran Disinformation Drive After Op Sindoor to Undermine Rafale, Push J-35 Sales: US Security Review Report

China’s disinformation campaign post-Operation Sindoor aimed to undermine India’s Rafale jets while promoting its J-35 aircraft, according to a US report. Beijing employed social media tactics to distort the India-Pakistan clash narrative, reinforcing military ties with Pakistan and attempting to influence regional defense procurement dynamics amid rising tensions with India.