Pakistan Setback Hypersonic Missiles: China has refused to give hypersonic missiles and their technology to Pakistan. China says that these missiles are not available for export.

China Denies Hypersonic Missiles to Pakistan:  China has rejected Pakistan's demand for hypersonic missiles and their manufacturing technology (ToT). According to reports, China has clearly stated that these missiles are not yet available for export and no such version has been made yet that can be given to other countries.

Why did Pakistan want this missile?

Pakistan wanted this missile so that it could compete with India's rapidly growing missile technology and hypersonic systems. India is already testing missiles like HSTDV, which are very fast and advanced. Two main reasons are being given for China's refusal. First, the performance of the Chinese weapons already available with Pakistan has been weaker than expected. Second, China fears that Pakistan may share this technology with Western countries. Although Pakistan has received fighter jets and missile systems from China before, China did not show confidence in sensitive technology like hypersonic missiles.

China does not want to send out hypersonic missiles

According to the defense website, China makes special export versions of its other weapons such as the J-10CE fighter aircraft or the HQ-9 air defense system, but hypersonic missiles are so advanced and sensitive that it does not want to export them. It is China's policy that very modern and powerful weapons, which can disturb the balance in the world, should not be given to other countries.

Pakistan wanted to buy these missiles with the help of China and also learn to make them on its own, but China's refusal has dealt it a big blow. This can hamper Pakistan's efforts to compete with India. According to sources, China considers hypersonic technology an important part of its strategic security, especially against the US and its allies. This is the reason why it does not want to give such sensitive missile technology even to a close country like Pakistan because it can increase international pressure and political tension. 

Work is underway to further improve these missiles

Another reason is that China is currently working towards improving these missiles further and producing them on a large scale. Until this process is completed, it is not ready to transfer it to any other country.