On India’s claim to help Pakistan help from China during Operation Sindoor, Pak Army Chief Asim Munir has said that it is not so. Pakistan did not take help of China and Turki. There has been a big statement from China in the midst of these claims, which is pointing to that yes Pakistan had taken the help of China.
Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, has claimed that Beijing provided active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and used the conflict as a live lab for testing various weapons systems. On Monday (July 7, 2025), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning was questioned.
Pakistan our friend, said Mao Ning
According to the report of news agency PTI, Mao Ning said in the press conference on the question asked about General Singh’s remarks, ‘I am not aware of the things you have mentioned. I just want to say that China and Pakistan are close neighbors and there is traditional friendship between them. Defense and security cooperation is part of general cooperation between the two countries and it does not target any third party.
What did Mao Ning say about spreading doubts over the performance of Rafale fighter jets?
Mao Ning also said that India-China relations are in important phase of reform and development and Beijing would want to promote continuous increase in bilateral relations with New Delhi. Mao Ning also refused to answer a question asked about the reports, stating that China has entrusted its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of France-made Rafale fighter jets after the India-Pakistan struggle. He said, ‘I am not aware of what you mentioned.’
China helped Pakistan, claims General Rahul R Singh
Addressing an event in Delhi last week, General Rahul R Singh said that Pakistan is a ‘mask’, and China is providing all possible help to its evergreen friend, Turkes are also playing a major role by supplying military equipment to Islamabad. He said that during the struggle of May 7-10, India was actually dealing with at least three enemies.
He said that China used its satellites to monitor Indian military deployment, as the Pakistani Army was getting direct information about it during the DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) level.
What did Mao Ning say on relationships with Pakistan?
Underlining the evergreen relations of China-Pakistan, Mao Ning said that India and Pakistan are neighbors and will always be. He said that he is also an important neighbor of China. He said, “In the last few weeks and months, China has closely monitored the developments between India and Pakistan, actively promoted negotiations for peace and has worked to maintain regional peace and stability.”
Mao said, ‘Welcoming and supporting the differences from China, India and Pakistan to resolve differences and find fundamental solutions through interaction and counseling. China is ready to play a creative role in this direction.
India started Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist structures in Pakistan -controlled areas in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. After this attack, military struggle went on for four days for four days, which ended with consent on May 10.

