Chinese J-10 Fighter Helps Pakistan Shoot Down French Rafale, Impacting Indo-Pacific Region

2:08 The J-10 rises to fame, creating ripples in the Taiwan Strait; 5:43 Gaza on the brink of famine, Israel faces heavy criticism. Recently, the Chinese-made J-10 fighter was reported to have shot down an Indian Rafale during the conflict between India and Pakistan, igniting extensive discussions in the military technology arena. The previously undervalued Chinese aircraft has made a name for itself in battle, signaling alarm bells across the Indo-Pacific region.
Experts believe that China's projection of military power in South Asia effectively announces its military strength to the entire Indo-Pacific region. This will not only reshape the power balance among India, Pakistan, and the U.S. and China, but may also pose indirect threats to Taiwan. Meanwhile, in response to Israel's actions in Gaza, the UK has announced a pause in trade agreement negotiations with Israel. The UK is Israel's eighth-largest export market, with a total trade value reaching $77 billion last year, putting Israel under significant pressure due to the suspension amidst global trade turbulence.