The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the world a first real glimpse into how advanced Chinese military technology performs against proven Western hardware – and Chinese defense stocks are already surging.

China's vice premier He Lipeng held talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent early on Saturday in Geneva, China's state-owned news agency Xinhua reported.

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.