Daily Express UK
By ISABELLE DURSO
09:24 ET, Sat, Oct 21, 2023 | UPDATED: 15:28 ET, Sat, Oct 21, 2023
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.