One morning, an earth-shattering event occurred in the international arena: the prolonged and intense military conflict between India and Pakistan has come to an end! This conflict had stirred up a storm in the South Asian region, drawing the world's attention to a key highlight – the performance of Chinese weapons in actual combat. Who could have imagined that this conflict would turn into a "grand showcase" for Chinese military industry? The conflict escalated rapidly and abruptly stopped, leaving behind many mysteries. Today, let us carefully analyze it.
Let's first review the stages of the conflict and see how Chinese weapons shone brightly. At the beginning of the conflict, India launched the first strike with missile attacks, instantly triggering a fierce long-range air battle between India and Pakistan. Pakistan quickly announced that they had shot down five Indian aircraft, three of which were Rafale fighter jets newly imported from France and cherished by India. Even U.S. officials confirmed that Pakistan's J-10C fighters had shot down at least two Indian aircraft. This J-10C made its debut on the battlefield and managed to "down" the French Rafale fighters, setting a new record. Pakistan, equipped with Chinese-made weapons, excelled in the air combat, and the superior performance of Chinese fighter jets became evident to the entire world.
Then, Pakistan retaliated by sending out drone swarms for attacks. Both sides exchanged accusations, blaming each other for launching wave after wave of drone strikes. Pakistan's military disclosed on the 9th that they had shot down 77 Indian drones in the past two days; India's military was not to be outdone, claiming that "300 to 400" Pakistani drones had attacked 36 Indian targets. In drone warfare, both sides had offensive and defensive capabilities, but Pakistan, with its flexible tactics and advanced equipment, held its own without falling behind.
Later, the scope of the conflict expanded. On May 10th, India launched missile attacks on three Pakistani military bases, one of which was very close to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Pakistan immediately launched Operation "Steel Wall," targeting key Indian military facilities. Pakistani fighters boldly entered Indian airspace, and even Pakistani drones flew over the capital of India. During this round of confrontation, Indian aircraft were shot down, and pilots were captured. Pakistan's strong offensive momentum owed much to Chinese weapons. The Pakistani Air Force frequently deployed "Jianlong" fighters and J-10C fighters, causing chaos among Indian military targets and posing a significant threat.
This conflict served as a real test field, clearly demonstrating the hard power of Chinese military products to the world and shattered many preconceptions about China's military industry. With the complex and changing global security situation, countries are increasingly demanding high-performance and cost-effective military equipment. In the future, China's military equipment will undoubtedly be considered by more countries. Chinese military enterprises have consistently invested heavily in technology research and development, constantly innovating, and achieved major breakthroughs in areas such as drones, missile defense systems, and naval vessels. Their products cover all aspects of land, sea, and air, providing comprehensive solutions for any country's military equipment needs.
Now let’s talk about why the conflict between India and Pakistan suddenly ended. There were several complex reasons behind it.
First, active mediation by the international community played a crucial role. The United States was very busy, with Trump tweeting that after overnight efforts by the U.S., a comprehensive ceasefire agreement was reached between India and Pakistan, which would take effect immediately. Secretary of State Rubio also revealed that he and Vice President Vance had been in frequent communication with India and Pakistan's senior officials over the past 48 hours, making great efforts to facilitate the ceasefire. China was also active, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling Indian and Pakistani officials, earnestly urging both sides to exercise restraint and promoting peace talks. Additionally, over 30 countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Qatar, and the UK, along with the UN Secretary-General, stepped forward to mediate. Together, they helped both sides gradually calm down, creating conditions for peacefully resolving disputes.
Second, the severe consequences of the war frightened both sides. During the conflict, Pakistan accused India of missile attacks on its airbase, followed by mutual missile exchanges, bringing border tensions to an extreme point. War not only consumes a large amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources but also causes countless civilian casualties, severely damaging regional stability and development. These disastrous consequences were unbearable for both sides, making the choice to cease fire inevitable after several days of intense fighting.
Third, India suffered significant losses in the conflict, which was another important reason for its agreement to the ceasefire. Pakistan reported that its forces had shot down multiple Indian aircraft and captured Indian pilots, even destroying India's expensive S400 air defense system. Although India denied these claims, various signs indicate that India realized Pakistan's strength during this encounter and gained no advantage. Faced with this harsh reality, India had to consider stopping the conflict.
Additionally, both sides achieved partial goals to some extent and could provide their domestic audiences with an explanation. After the "Chandana" military operation following the terrorist attack, India believed it had inflicted significant casualties on Pakistan and achieved a major victory; Pakistan's determined counterattack resulted in shooting down multiple Indian aircraft, feeling it had truly won. Such outcomes allowed both sides to demonstrate their positions and achievements to their domestic audiences, creating conditions for the ceasefire.
Another key factor was the enormous deterrent power of nuclear weapons, hanging like the Sword of Damocles over both sides. Both India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed states. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India has 172 nuclear warheads, and Pakistan has 170. If these nuclear warheads were used, they could destroy the other side countless times. The catastrophic consequences of a large-scale or even nuclear war are unimaginable, and all humanity would suffer. This terrifying outcome became an important restraining factor for the ceasefire.
Finally, from the perspective of both sides' situations, neither India nor Pakistan was prepared for a long-term war. India initiated the conflict, but its offensive plan had glaring flaws, appearing more like an impulsive decision; Pakistan was forced to fight back but similarly lacked adequate preparation for long-term combat. Therefore, both sides hoped to end the conflict quickly and return to peace.
Although the current ceasefire between India and Pakistan is temporary, its aftermath cannot be ignored. For China, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. The opportunity lies in the growing reputation of China's military industry internationally, potentially leading to a surge in military trade orders for Chinese companies, such as AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, which may see substantial profits. The challenge, however, is how to balance relations with both sides, maintain regional stability, and ensure the smooth progress of the "Belt and Road" projects in this region.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7503104512815612427/
Disclaimer: The article reflects the author's personal views, and you can express your attitude by clicking the "Top/Downvote" button below.