During an interaction with policy thinkers and young professionals in the United States, Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor emphasised the strategic complexities India faces in its neighbourhood, particularly highlighting China’s significant influence over Pakistan. Citing publicly available data, Tharoor pointed out that 81 per cent of Pakistan’s offensive military equipment originates from China, underlining Beijing’s deep-rooted strategic and defence partnership with Islamabad.
China’s strategic ties with Pakistan make it key factor in regional security: Shashi Tharoor in US | Video
