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China Accused of Sabotaging Rafale Jet Sales

7/6/2025

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French officials accuse China of leveraging its embassies to sabotage Rafale jet sales in the wake of the India-Pakistan conflict. Allegations arise that China is casting doubt on the Rafale's capabilities to sway nations like Indonesia towards its own fighter jets, revealing a calculated disinformation strategy aimed at undermining French military exports.

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French officials accuse China of leveraging its embassies to sabotage Rafale jet sales in the wake of the India-Pakistan conflict. Allegations arise that China is casting doubt on the Rafale's capabilities to sway nations like Indonesia towards its own fighter jets, revealing a calculated disinformation strategy aimed at undermining French military exports.