Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-23 07:43:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D0E75EB8B22E97EB3F8D2B3104B1CAC28C8D72571CE3FA8B0D037905B7E95B44
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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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