India, July 7 -- China reportedly used its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of France's flagship Rafale fighter jets after India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. As per French intelligence, China deployed its embassies to undermine the sales and reputation of the fighter jets.

As per a report by the Associated Press, defence attaches in Chinese embassies were asked to lead the charge to undermine the sale and performance of Rafale jets as part of an effort to get countries to stop buying the French military fighter.

Sales of the Rafale fighter jet and other armaments are a big business for the French defence industry. The sale of the flagship jets have also aided Paris in strengthening ties with other nations, espec...