Findings from a French intelligence service seen by The Associated Press say defense attaches in China’s foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made fighter — notably Indonesia — not to buy more and to encourage other potential buyers to choose Chinese-made planes. The findings were shared with AP by a French military official on condition that the official and the intelligence service not be named.
Add: I don’t think the ploy worked, as in 2025 Indonesia ordered more Rafales and subs from France.
Yeah… So?
What China is doing is literally the game.
People who criticize whey China did, don’t seem to understand what Realpolitik is 🤦🏻♂️
I’m the 1st one to criticize China. But for things like genocide, persecution, etc.