Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, recently addressed the sharing of battlefield intelligence with China following a brief but intense military confrontation with India last month. Asif emphasized that it was normal for Islamabad to exchange information with China, a close ally, especially given their shared concerns about India's military activities.

The conflict, which took place from May 7 to May 10, attracted significant attention from Western military experts and diplomats. China's interest in studying Indian military capabilities in real combat conditions has raised questions about the extent of Pakistan's data sharing with Beijing.

China has been a key supplier of military equipment to Pakistan, and the two countries have a strategic alliance driven by their disputes with India. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has further strengthened their relationship.

During the conflict in May, Indian fighter jets targeted alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to an earlier attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated, leading to a ceasefire brokered by the US on May 10.

Pakistan claimed that Chinese jets shot down several Indian military planes during the clashes, highlighting the role of Chinese military support. However, Asif emphasized that the victory in the conflict was 'Made in Pakistan.'

Despite reports suggesting Chinese satellite assistance to Pakistan during the conflict, Asif asserted that Pakistan's armed forces possess advanced capabilities in electronic warfare and precision targeting. He denied direct Chinese involvement in monitoring the fighting in real time.

China has been Pakistan's primary defense partner for decades, supplying a range of military equipment. Following the recent standoff with India, reports indicate that China is expediting the sale of fifth-generation J-35 stealth jets to Pakistan.

Asif dismissed speculation about moving to a nuclear alert posture after the conflict and emphasized that modern warfare no longer relies on crossing borders. He also noted that there had been no back-channel diplomacy between Pakistan and India following the ceasefire.

Despite the recent conflict with India, Asif highlighted that Pakistan remains vigilant due to concerns about potential Indian military actions. He suggested that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's domestic political challenges could influence future decisions regarding security matters.