China will probably send only peacekeeping, anti-piracy, and humanitarian relief personnel to the drill, a Chinese analyst says. Photo: Xinhua
China will probably send only peacekeeping, anti-piracy, and humanitarian relief personnel to the drill, a Chinese analyst says. Photo: Xinhua
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China's role in joint drill with Iran and Russia limited to anti-piracy forces, analysts say

  • Beijing wants to avoid being drawn into conflicts in the Middle East, a region that is crucial to the country’s oil supplies

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 10:58pm, 10 Dec, 2019

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China will probably send only peacekeeping, anti-piracy, and humanitarian relief personnel to the drill, a Chinese analyst says. Photo: Xinhua
China will probably send only peacekeeping, anti-piracy, and humanitarian relief personnel to the drill, a Chinese analyst says. Photo: Xinhua
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