All Things Policy How is China Shaping the Global Weapons Market?
Jun 27, 2025
Anushka Saxena, a researcher specializing in defense exports, dives into how China is reshaping the global arms market. She discusses the rise of China's military-industrial complex and its implications for countries like Pakistan and India. The conversation highlights China's non-interference policy in arms sales and advancements in military technology, raising concerns about regional security dynamics. Anushka also explores the strategic threats posed by these exports, particularly how India must respond to maintain its defense capabilities in a changing landscape.
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China's Pakistan Defense Nexus
- Pakistan is central to China's defense exports as it empowers an all-weather ally against India.
- China supplies about 80% of Pakistan's defense imports, reflecting a strategic and structural partnership.
China's Military-Civil Fusion
- China's military-civil fusion integrates dual-use tech in defense firms like AVIC and Norinco.
- This fusion supports both PLA's needs and export markets with subsidized state-owned giants.
Certification of Defense Firms
- The State Administration for Science, Technology and Development certifies both SOEs and private firms.
- This ensures private companies align with PLA standards and political goals for defense exports.