A US Congress advisory body has accused China of orchestrating a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the market position of the French Rafale aircraft in favor of its J-35 jets, coinciding with India’s Operation Sindoor. This campaign involved the use of fake social media accounts to disseminate AI-generated images purporting to show debris from aircraft allegedly destroyed by Chinese weaponry. The report underscores the asymmetry in India-China negotiations over border issues, highlighting India’s increasing recognition of the threats posed by China. It also notes the recent stabilization of India-US relations amid complex geopolitical dynamics, including trade tensions and ongoing border disputes.