Pentagon: China's Dual Strategy - Stronger Pakistan Ties, Cautious India Thaw

• A Pentagon report reveals China's dual strategy: expanding military cooperation with Pakistan while cautiously easing tensions with India.
• China and India agreed to disengage from LAC standoff sites in October 2024, followed by high-level engagements to stabilize bilateral relations.
• China aims to prevent deeper US-India ties by reducing LAC tensions, but India remains skeptical of China's intentions.
• China is steadily strengthening military ties with Pakistan, supplying advanced platforms like frigates, J-10C fighter jets, and Caihong/Wing Loong UAVs.
• Pakistan received 20 J-10C jets by May 2025, making it the sole export recipient of this type, with more on order.

Why It Matters: Pentagon flags China's strategic balancing act: deepening Pakistan military ties, managing India's LAC tensions.