SIPRI 101d ago

How is China shaping arms imports in Asia and Oceania? Siemon Wezeman, Senior Researcher in the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme, explains that fears over China’s growing military capabilities continue to drive armament efforts across the region, with many states still relying on imported weapons. In South Asia, India’s high level of arms imports reflects both concerns about China and its long-standing conflict with Pakistan, a major recipient of Chinese arms. Imported weapons were also used in the 2025 clash between the two nuclear-armed states. 🟥 Visit www.sipri.org for more information on the latest arms transfers data. #SIPRI #ArmsTrade #Asia #China #GlobalSecurity #DefenseIndustry