French intelligence claims that Chinese diplomats have been waging a campaign to discredit the Rafale by promoting Chinese military aircraft.

According to a French intelligence report, China has tried to undermine the image of the Rafale fighter jet involved in the India-Pakistan clashes. Chinese diplomats allegedly spread negative information about the Rafale's performance and promoted Chinese military aircraft. The campaign included viral posts, doctored images and content generated by artificial intelligence. China's Defense Ministry denied the allegations as unfounded rumors. The Rafale is crucial to the French defense industry and its reputation is vital for exports.