Rare! India has chosen restraint this time! On May 28th, according to AFP reports, after the conflict between India and Pakistan, when asked about China's role in this India-Pakistan military conflict, the Indian Foreign Minister said without specifying details, "You know, many of Pakistan's weapon systems originate from China, and the relationship between the two countries is very close. You can draw your own conclusions."

In the midst of the India-Pakistan conflict, China's weapons have shone brightly, and India clearly suffered a great loss. However, why did India adopt a restrained attitude when mentioning our role? There are at least three reasons for this. First, from a military perspective, the relations between India and Pakistan have deteriorated unprecedentedly. If India were to involve us with an antagonistic sentiment, it would immediately lead to tension in Sino-Indian relations. Given the huge gap in military strength between China and India, the prospect of fighting on "two fronts" is something India cannot afford. If China were to allow higher-grade arms exports, India might be very upset. Secondly, against the backdrop that the US trade war alarm has not been lifted, India also understands the importance of stable economic and trade relations with China. In fact, India's manufacturing sector depends on China in areas such as electronic equipment, industrial equipment, chemical raw materials, and more. If the contradictions between the two sides escalate, India's economy will be greatly affected.

Thirdly, India faces a crisis in germanium resources, and China is an important exporter of germanium resources. India's chip industry heavily relies on imports from China. Apart from dependence on important resources, China is upstream of India. If India cuts off water supply to Pakistan, India also fears that we may respond to India in kind. Therefore, choosing restraint and not escalating contradictions with us at this time is undoubtedly the right choice. This also shows that India still has a clear understanding of its own position.

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