Archive · 2 Aug 2026
China Enables Military Strength of Israel's Adversaries and Allies
China is helping two countries that Israel sees as enemies, Pakistan and Iran, get better weapons and technology.
It sells them planes, submarines, missiles, and parts that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
China also works with Iran on energy, technology, and security projects.
Because China talks to both countries, it can learn information that might help them against Israel.
The report says China does this quietly, without big military bases or alliances.
It is a big concern for Israel because it could make its enemies stronger.
China’s influence is growing even though it doesn’t fight on the ground.
The report warns that this could help Iran’s network of groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.
Israel wants to pay more attention to China’s role in the region.
China is a key arms supplier to Pakistan and Iran, Israel's main adversaries.
China provides aircraft, submarines, missiles, and dual‑use technology to Pakistan's military.
China and Iran cooperate on energy, infrastructure, technology, and security under a 25‑year strategic agreement.
China’s ties create information channels that could benefit Iran’s proxy network across the Middle East.
The report suggests China’s influence is growing despite lack of formal trilateral intelligence arrangements.
- Who
- China, Pakistan, Iran, Israel
- What
- China is a major arms and technology supplier to Pakistan and Iran, strengthening their military capabilities
- When
- In a recent report
- Where
- Israel, Pakistan, Iran, and the broader Middle East
- Why
- To limit Israeli and American influence and support adversaries' military power
- Principal enablers
- China
- Key partners
- Pakistan, Iran
- Military assets supplied
- Aircraft, submarines, missiles, dual‑use technology
- Strategic agreement
- 25‑year cooperation signed 2021
- Report author
- Sergio Restelli