US Warns India: China's Two-Pronged Strategy on LAC & Pakistan Pressure

• US DoD warns India of China's two-pronged strategy: tactical calm on LAC while increasing military pressure via Pakistan.
• Pentagon's 2025 Annual Report details China's military modernization and strategic objectives concerning India.
• China's LAC de-escalation is tactical, aimed at deterring India-US alliance, not a reduction in long-term goals.
• Beijing supplies Pakistan with advanced military hardware (J-10C jets, drones) and eyes future military installations there.
• China continues high-altitude military drills, preparing for mountain warfare despite de-escalation talks.

Why It Matters: New Delhi must approach Beijing's actions with prudence; China's calm is tactical, pressure via Pakistan continues.