It comes as India and Pakistan remain locked in a land dispute centring on the Kashmir region. The mountainous area is claimed by both nations that have fought two wars over it in

Recent events have heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with India launching missile strikes into Pakistani territory, including the contested region of Kashmir. The Indian government has justified these actions as a response to a deadly terror attack in April that claimed 26 lives.

Shares of Chinese defense-manufacturing companies rallied on Wednesday, as the escalation in border tensions between India and Pakistan boosted the outlook for mainland exporters.