SCMP: China stationed up to 6 warships in Middle East over the past week: reports
* The arrival of a replacement escort group in the Gulf region meant two advanced 052D destroyers have been stationed there at a time of heightened tensions
* The PLA's 44th task force left Muscat for an unspecified location on Saturday after taking part in a joint exercise with the Omani navy
Up to six Chinese warships have been operating in the Middle East over the past week, according to reports.
The 44th naval escort task force has been involved in routine operations in the area since May and last week spent several days on a visit to Oman, including a joint exercise with the country's navy, according to the Chinese defence ministry website.
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WNU Editor: China is heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil. This deployment will probably be followed by another one if the war starts to get out of control.
China Deploys Warships To The Middle East
China deploys six warships to Middle East over fears Israel crisis could spark WW3 -- Express
Israel-Hamas war: China deploys warships to region amid fears of a wider conflict -- Times of India
Israel War: 6 Chinese Navy Warships Stationed In The Middle East Amid US Navy’s Heavy Presence In The Region -- EurAsian Times
4 comments:
They’ve been there for the past 6 months
tired of winning???
Tired? I am still here. Obviously not tired.
Tired of your shit? We shall see.
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