Here is the Chinese view
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They have been crying for "strategic autonomy", i.e., enjoying all the perks and privileges without any serious commitment. And, they're having it now....
Their airforce with 36 Rafale and 200ish Su30mki possess even less threat to China compared with South Korean airforce.Here is the Chinese view
The cherry on top is that India, despite western media’s hype as a counterbalance to China, proves it is just noise and can barely serve as a speed bump.
The DeepSeek moment for modern air combat – lessons from the Pakistan India air war
The war of systems will define the future rather than stand-alone weapons
There is no rename.
A prominent Bharati analyst once termed Pakistan as nuisance! Now, it's gone back to Bharat....
Well I think it's actually strategic cowardice, masquerading as cunning, when in fact the Western, Europeans, who fully fully understand who these guys are, were condescending to India just probing to see how much India will commit to Western plans.
Lol, the aircraft employed by the paf, is not really considered by the Chinese to be near the top line, and that should be believed. Therefore, what will happen when the paf actually get some of their near top line equipment, China will be doubly invested to ensure that they perform just as well.
