China has confirmed for the first time that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during its war with India last year. On Thursday (May 7, 2026), China's state broadcaster CCTV aired an interview with a Chinese military expert who stated that technical personnel were deployed to assist Pakistan in operating certain defense systems during the conflict.
The confirmation came amid ongoing tensions in South Asia following the 2025 war between India and Pakistan. The interview, which was also reported by the South China Morning Post, did not specify the exact nature of the technical support or the number of personnel involved.
Chinese officials have not commented further on the matter, and no additional details have been released by Pakistani authorities. The revelation marks a rare public acknowledgment of China's direct involvement in the conflict, which had previously been limited to diplomatic statements.
