Posted on 10/01/2015 7:53:40 PM PDT by TigerClaws
Last month, the Syrian civilians living in the government-controlled parts of Syria had little be optimistic about: the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was spread too thin and on the defensive at most fronts, while the humanitarian crisis inside the country spread to the provinces that were once relatively unaffected by the violence (i.e. Al-Sweida).
Well, “hope springs eternal” when hundreds of Russian Marines and dozens of Russian jets enter your country; this was the case in the overcrowded provinces of Latakia and Tartous, as large crowds gathered near the coast to welcome these Russian naval infantrymen and their advanced military hardware.
Those previously depressed civilians in the government-controlled part of Syria are now oozing with optimism, thanks in large part to the recent news of China’s military partnership with their Russian allies.
Earlier this week, a Chinese naval vessel crossed through Egypt’s Suez Canal and entered the Mediterranean Sea; its destination was unknown, but that did not make a difference to the Syrian people because the news circulating around the country indicated that China’s participation in this brutal conflict was imminent.
(Excerpt) Read more at almasdarnews.com ...
Great news!! I hate those godless isis bastards . I really don’t care who kills these low life butchers.
I think there’s an important strategic asset in the area called oil.
China will Trump it - take it to get paid for their services.
It was reported that a Chinese naval vessel was heading towards The Suez Canal, so I suppose this is it.
I wonder what Bagdad Josh is going say about this move
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html
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"Joint war games are a logical outcome of the Sino-Russian Friendship and Cooperation Treaty signed in 2001, and reflect the shared worldview and growing economic ties between the two Eastern Hemisphere giants."
http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2005/09/war-games-russia-china-grow-alliance
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,170287,00.html
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Sept 11, 2014
China and Russia to build major seaport: report
China and Russia will build one of the largest ports in north-east Asia on Russia’s Sea of Japan coast, reports say, in a further sign of the powerhouses’ growing alliance.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-11/china-and-russia-to-build-major-seaport-report/5738036
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Obama: "We Welcome China's Rise"
CBS News ^ | January 19, 2011 | Stephanie Condon
Probably he’s on his way to the bathroom right now.
No million man marches in Europe over this!
Break out the popcorn...
Radical Sunny salafist Islamic terrorists vs Soviets, Chicoms, a fanatical dictator, and Shiite salafist Islamic terrorists... No matter who wins, we lose!
interesting little development
Wondered how China would be a player in the Middle-East, and here we are with all the chess pieces starting to move on the board.
Doing things for real operationally tops training only.
Russia and China could also use the real application of their stuff as advertising for sales to foreign buyers.
Knocking off Syria establishes a launch pad to go into Iraq from the west. It also helps China’s ally, Iran.
Is this confirmed anywhere else? Even plausible rumor?
And it puts the latest modern weapons at Israel’s doorstep.
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