The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that recent claims by a Chinese engineer regarding Beijing's 'on-site' technical support to the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor corroborate prior knowledge. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that Operation Sindoor, which occurred from May 7 to May 10, 2025, was a precise response to terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, aimed at dismantling state-sponsored terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. The MEA cautioned nations supporting Pakistan to consider the impact on their global reputation. Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), confirmed the presence of Chinese personnel during the operation, noting the challenging conditions faced by his team. This revelation marks the first official acknowledgment of China's involvement in the conflict between India and Pakistan.