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China defense stocks surge as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

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Tensions between India and Pakistan are rising, with Chinese defense stocks surging after Pakistan 's apparent use of China -made weapons to down Indian jets.

Pakistan 's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar claimed on Wednesday that Pakistan deployed Chinese -made J-10C fighter jets in a clash with India 's air force.

Pakistan is the largest buyer of Chinese arms, including fighter jets, air defense systems, naval vessels, and UAVs.