It’s not just the missile system, but who is operating it.
I’m sure the Chinese (and Russian) anti-aircraft systems would be much more effective if run by the Chinese (or Russians) rather than semi-educated third world soldiers.
pretty bold statement given that the same corruption that leads to ineffective military equipment would push down to the operators of it.
There is 0 evidence the Chinese military is a professional one. Perhaps they are but that is now just another worry exposed to China after this literal flawless victory where the US figuratively dunked on them with the side mission.
The people who would have trained the operators ARE the Chinese military BTW.
The systems usually come with operators.
Just like Cubans were providing Maduro with close protection services, which resulted in a lot of Cubans becoming unalived.
I think Russian and Chinese personnel were either operating the equipment or were onsite providing management consulting.
It was good news but remember equipment sold/given to third world parties often lack full capabilities in case they are captured.