China-Uzbekistan military trade cooperation not directed at any third party: defense spokesperson on reported J-10CE delivery

Source-stated date: 24 September 2026 · Global Times — Defense

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Published24 September 2026, by People's Daily Group
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China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin confirmed that Uzbekistan has received J-10CE fighter jets, making it the second export customer for the type after Pakistan, and characterized the transfer as lawful military trade not directed at any third party. The 'not directed at any third party' formulation is standard PRC deflection language, but its use here documents Beijing's awareness that the sale will be read in a regional security context — likely with reference to Russia, which has historically dominated Central Asian arms markets and whose own export capacity has contracted under wartime strain. Whether the delivery involves a full squadron or a smaller initial batch, and on what timeline, remains unreported.

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China and Uzbekistan and their militaries maintain friendly relations, and their normal military trade cooperation complies with international law and established international practice and is not directed at any third party, Jiang Bin, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense said. He made the remarks in response to a question regarding the reported delivery of J-10CE fighter jets to the air force of Uzbekistan, making it the second country to acquire the aircraft.

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Source text. People's Daily Group. "China-Uzbekistan military trade cooperation not directed at any third party: defense spokesperson on reported J-10CE delivery." Global Times — Defense, 2026-09-24. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202609/1371268.shtml.

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