India-Pakistan tensions: Did China send cargo plane with military supplies to Pakistan? What its military said

Chinese military on Monday addressed the reports claiming that it sent its largest military cargo plane with arms supplies to Pakistan during its offensive against India last week. The People's Liberation Army Air Force called it a "rumour" and warned of legal action against those behind this.

In a statement published on the official website of the Chinese defence ministry, the Air Force clarified that no such mission had taken place, countering the speculation circulating across various internet platforms about China's "Y-20 transporting relief supplies to Pakistan".

"The internet is not beyond the law! Those who produce and spread military-related rumours will be held legally responsible!" the report added.

This came after Beijing rejected claims by Pakistan that it used Chinese fighter jets against India during Operation Sindoor. It had also stressed upon its anti-terrorism stance saying, "China opposes all forms of terrorism. We urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, remain calm, exercise restraint, and refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation."

The reports of China helping Pakistan received fuel after it expressed support for its "all-weather friend" during Operation Sindoor.

Meanwhile, China has become the primary arms supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a staggering 81% of Islamabad’s total weapons imports between 2020 and 2024, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen, has seen the Indian Armed Forces carry out a series of precision strikes deep inside Pakistan.

According to official statements, nine terror camps across Pakistan were targeted during the midnight operation, as part of a broader retaliation aimed at dismantling infrastructure supporting cross-border terrorism.