The Chinese military has deployed its 44th naval escort task force to the Middle East amid rising tensions in Israel.
China deploys six warships to Middle East over fears Israel crisis could spark WW3
The Chinese military has deployed its 44th naval escort task force to the Middle East amid rising tensions in Israel.
09:24 ET, Sat, Oct 21, 2023 | UPDATED: 15:28 ET, Sat, Oct 21, 2023
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China has deployed six warships to the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, according to reports.
The 44th naval escort task force – from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre – has been involved in routine operations in the region and spent several days in Oman last week.
The Chinese warships left Muscat for an unspecified location on Saturday after participating in an exercise with the Omani navy.
The task force includes the Zibo, a guided missile destroyer, the frigate Jingzhou, and the supply ship Qiandaohu – all of which will be stationed in the Middle East as Israel prepares for a ground invasion of Gaza.
During the visit to Oman, Chinese commanders met with Omani military officials and visited military institutions, while sailors from both countries toured shops and even organized a basketball game, according to a state news agency.
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