A satirical video produced by Chinese social media influencers mocking India’s reported loss of Rafale fighter jets has gone viral, drawing widespread attention and sparking online debate across South Asia.
The video features young Chinese performers dressed in exaggerated, stereotypical Indian attire—complete with colorful turbans and toy fighter jets—singing a comedic song in Mandarin that ridicules the alleged destruction of Indian aircraft during recent military tensions with Pakistan.
The lyrics, roughly translated, mock both the operational failure and financial cost of the jets:
“I bought a fighter jet, it got badly thrashed
What a shame, all the jets were destroyed
Not a single one came back, 9 billion rupees down the drain
Everyone is mocking us, it’s so embarrassing!”
The video quickly gained traction online, particularly among Pakistani users who viewed it as a symbolic victory and a reflection of growing regional alliances. “Even the Chinese are mocking India more than we are,” one user commented. Another praised the reported performance of the Pakistan Air Force, calling it a major win for Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10C jets over India’s French-built Rafales and Israeli drones.
The video’s release follows escalating military hostilities earlier this month, in which India reportedly launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory. In response, the Pakistan Air Force claimed it shot down five Indian fighter jets—including three Rafales—marking what would be a significant setback for the Indian Air Force if confirmed.
Though the veracity of the claims remains contested, the satirical video underscores how regional tensions are increasingly being amplified and reframed through digital media and cultural commentary.
