[Mariner]

"maybe Chinese troops"

Do you have a reference for Chinese troops?

I see it bandied about on FR, but never a credible source.

I don't think that's real.

[wrench]

Lots of chatter 3 weeks ago, not much lately.

http://investmentwatchblog.com/china-accuses-the-u-s-of-lying-about-syria-and-says-u-s-ignoring-international-laws-china-sends-warships-to-syria-joining-russian-warships-in-mediterranean-sea/

http://www.examiner.com/article/chinese-russian-warships-and-marines-heading-to-syrian-waters

[Psalm 144]

I think all they have done is sent air and naval assets, and I think they will just sit there, assuring that the EU-US think very carefully before doing anything, and also to remind Russia that they, too, are being watched. I can see China doing nothing beyond sailing in and then sailing out again once the terrorist organizations have been dealt with, simply acting as a suspended threat.

FWIW:
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-09-27/us-ropes-china-join-russian-military-syria-while-iraq-strikes-intel-deal-moscow-tehr

Here is an article presenting China’s guarded perspective:
http://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/chinas-role-in-syria/

[Mike Darancette]

Source: DEBKA File hence the “maybe”.