China’s 44th Naval escort to be deployed in the Middle East as tensions rise

Chinese-Navy-Warship A Chinese Navy warship is seen in the contested waters in the South China sea on Oct. 4, 2023 (Image: AP)

Psalms 83: 1-5 O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. 3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. 4 They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!” 5 For they conspire with one accord; against you they make a covenant

Important Takeaways:

  • China deploys six warships to Middle East over fears Israel crisis could spark WW3
  • 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.
  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Thursday that a two-state solution to establish an independent Palestine is the “fundamental way out” of the Israel-Hamas war.
  • According to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, Xi said: “The top priority now is a ceasefire as soon as possible, to avoid the conflict from expanding or even spiraling out of control and causing a serious humanitarian crisis.”
  • China’s deployment comes after the US sent a powerful arsenal to the Middle East earlier this week.

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