US EditionChina Ran Disinformation to Hinder Rafale Sales After India-Pakistan Conflict in May: US Report
The US commission reports China used AI and fake accounts to spread false images of destroyed Rafale jets, aiming to disrupt sales and promote its J-35 fighter internationally.
- In its annual report to Congress, the US‑China Economic and Security Review Commission alleged China ran a disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor to hinder Rafale sales, using fake social media accounts to circulate AI-generated images.
- After Operation Sindoor, India launched retaliation for the Pahalgam attack earlier this year that killed 26 civilians, while Pakistan claimed downing six jets and India rejected those claims.
- The report cites that Chinese embassies and defence attachés amplified misleading narratives, and French military and intelligence officials warned of a coordinated attempt to tarnish the credibility of the Rafale platform, while the Commission alleged fabricated visuals included AI‑generated and video game visuals.
- The pause slowed French sales efforts after China persuaded Indonesia to pause a planned Rafale purchase, though deliveries of 42 Rafale jets to Jakarta are set to continue next year.
- The commission says Beijing has deepened China–Pakistan military ties, including joint exercises and offers of systems like J‑35 fighters and airborne early‑warning aircraft.
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In yet another astonishing display of editorial selectivity, or should we say loyalty to paymasters?, leftist rag The Wire’s coverage of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s 2025 report appears more interested in praising Pakistan’s “military success” and highlighting Chinese weaponry than confronting a far more serious concern: China’s use of artificial intelligence to run an orchestrated disinformation campaign against India …
How China faked ‘Rafale Kill’ narrative to push its own jets
China launched a disinformation campaign post-Operation Sindoor, aiming to undermine French Rafale fighter jet sales and promote its J-35. The US report reveals China faked battlefield narratives, claiming its weapons downed Indian jets to boost global sales. This move highlights China's aggressive tactics in the competitive fighter jet market.
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