Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-23 08:35:14 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 186418AC45E037AB8297A53E48FD68EF34FDFE250DCE17A8D9CC92C593D90D3D
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The Chinese 44th naval escort task force has been involved in routine operations in the area since May, so this deployment is not a response to the presence of US naval forces. The Chinese have previously used similar fleets to assist in evacuations of conflict zones. https://amp.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3238536/6-chinese-warships-present-middle-east-over-past-week
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