Beijing Targets French Fighter in Disinformation Campaign

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s 2025 Annual Report confirms allegations of a Chinese disinformation campaign targeting the Dassault Rafale fighter. The report details how Chinese embassy officials and online networks used the India-Pakistan conflict to disparage the Rafale and persuade Indonesia to pause its purchase. The incident highlights China’s growing influence in regional procurement and its ability to use disinformation to undermine Western military capabilities. The report was first reported by AeroTime.