{"id":2456073,"date":"2025-07-06T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/france-says-china-used-embassies-to-sow-doubt-about-performance-of-rafale-fighter-jet-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T12:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:12:23","slug":"france-says-china-used-embassies-to-sow-doubt-about-performance-of-rafale-fighter-jet-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/france-says-china-used-embassies-to-sow-doubt-about-performance-of-rafale-fighter-jet-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"France says China used embassies to sow doubt about performance of Rafale fighter jet &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffrance-says-china-used-embassies-to-sow-doubt-about-performance-of-rafale-fighter-jet-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2456073&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>French military and intelligence officials have accused China of using its embassies to undermine the reputation of the French-made Rafale fighter jet. This comes after the aircraft&#8217;s deployment during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, where it was reportedly involved in notable engagements. The chinese government allegedly attempted to discredit the Rafale by spreading misinformation, notably targeting countries like Indonesia that have already ordered the jet, in an effort to push them toward chinese alternatives. <\/p>\n<p>Despite claims from Pakistan of downing several Indian aircraft, including Rafales, French officials maintain that the fighter jet had a strong global reputation prior to these events. The French defense ministry described the attacks as part of a &#8220;vast campaign of disinformation,&#8221; while China denied involvement, labeling the accusations as unfounded rumors. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >situation highlights ongoing tensions<\/a> in the defense sector, particularly regarding the competition between Western and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-u-s-chip-ban-could-cripple-chinese-development-of-ai-and-supercomputers\/\" title=\"New U.S. Chip Ban Could Cripple Chinese Development of AI and Supercomputers\">chinese military equipment<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">France says China used embassies to sow doubt about performance of Rafale fighter jet<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2159814\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">French<\/a> military and intelligence officials said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">China<\/a> used its embassies to spread doubt about the capabilities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3422452\/india-stealth-fighter-jet-arms-race-pakistan-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">French-made Rafale fighter jets<\/a> after they were used in India and Pakistan&rsquo;s May fighting.<\/p>\n<p>The officials implicated China in an effort to harm the reputation and sales of France&rsquo;s flagship fighter. China sought to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made jet, most <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/indonesia-france-macron-visit-defense-cooperation-f60cb55369617640a78601494e1a1881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">notably Indonesia<\/a>, not to buy more and to encourage other possible buyers to choose planes made by China, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/france-china-pakistan-india-defense-rafale-64eec86b6e89718d6a49d8fdedf565f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3463656\/iran-supreme-leader-first-public-appearance-after-iran-israel-war\/\">Iran&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taliban-supreme-leader-makes-first-public-appearance-since-conquest-of-afghanistan\/\" title=\"Taliban Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since Conquest of Afghanistan\">supreme leader makes<\/a> first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3463609\/two-americans-injured-terrorist-attack-gaza-aid-site\/\">Two Americans injured in terrorist attack at Gaza aid site<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3463614\/israeli-officials-to-meet-with-hamas-qatar-ceasefire-talks\/\">Israeli officials to meet with Hamas in Qatar for ceasefire talks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Military officials have been looking into how Pakistan&rsquo;s Chinese-made military hardware performed against weapons that India used, including the French-made Rafales. Pakistan has claimed its air force brought down five Indian planes during the fighting, including three Rafales. India has acknowledged a loss in aircraft but has not specified a number.<\/p>\n<p>The French plane was widely considered one of the best in the world, with a stalwart reputation before the India-Pakistan conflict, and French officials are looking to mitigate reputational damage. They have not been able to directly link the Chinese government with online Rafale-bashing that has gone on after the India-Pakistan fighting but have said Chinese Embassy officials have echoed that sentiment.<\/p>\n<p>France&rsquo;s defense ministry said the Rafale was targeted by &ldquo;a vast campaign of disinformation&rdquo; that &ldquo;sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3406293\/pakistan-chinese-jets-india-western-aircraft-defense-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>CHINESE JETS USED BY PAKISTAN TO SHOOT DOWN INDIA&rsquo;S WESTERN-MADE AIRCRAFT SET OFF ALARM BELLS IN DEFENSE SECTOR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>China has said it has no involvement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The relevant claims are pure groundless rumors and slander. China has consistently maintained a prudent and responsible approach to military exports, playing a constructive role in regional and global peace and stability,&rdquo;&nbsp;the Ministry of National Defense in Beijing said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2159814\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2159814\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France claims China used embassies to undermine Rafale jet credibility<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2456074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/china-france-rafale.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4501,58510,52075,5777,58509],"class_list":["post-2456073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-china","tag-embassies-2","tag-fighter-jet","tag-france","tag-rafale"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/china-france-rafale.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2456073"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456073\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2456077,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456073\/revisions\/2456077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2456074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2456073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2456073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2456073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}