Pentagon Flags China's Arunachal Claim, Warns of Deepening Pakistan Military Ties

• Pentagon report flags China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh as a "core interest," alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes.
• China aims for "national rejuvenation" by 2049, seeking unification of contested territories and a "world-class" military.
• China seeks to stabilize India ties to prevent deeper US-India relations, despite mutual distrust remaining.
• Report highlights China's deepening military cooperation with Pakistan, including co-production of JF-17 and sale of J-10, drones, and submarines.
• Pentagon suggests Pakistan could host future PLA logistics facilities and notes a 2020 China-Pakistan intelligence pact.

Why It Matters: Pentagon report details China's territorial ambitions and growing military alliance with Pakistan.