Pentagon Warns: China's Arunachal Obsession, Pakistan Ties a 'Big Worry' for India

• Pentagon report highlights China's strategy to reduce India border tensions to prevent stronger India-US ties, aiming to stabilize bilateral relations.
• China claims Arunachal Pradesh as a "core interest" ("Zangnan"), non-negotiable, alongside Taiwan and South China Sea, indicating territorial expansion.
• Beijing is strengthening military cooperation with Pakistan, supplying advanced platforms like J-10C jets and UAVs, using it as a "pressure valve" against India.
• China and Pakistan are coordinating "grey zone operations" against India, with Beijing providing intelligence and cyber support, as seen in Operation Sindoor.
• China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, projected to reach 1,000 warheads by 2030, raising concerns about regional stability and US vulnerability.

Why It Matters: Pentagon report details China's aggressive regional strategy, posing significant worries for India.