As the Chinese military moves into war-torn Syria, every major world superpower is now officially mobilized in the war that has on various occasions been called the powderkeg for World War 3. To be sure, all required players are now officially involved. According to state-run Chinese news outlet Xinhua, the Chinese military — citing remarks made by a high-ranking military official during a trip to Damascus — is seeking closer ties with war-ravaged Syria, offering to supply humanitarian aid and even train Syrian military personnel. According to Underground Reporter: On Tuesday the Director of the Office for Military Cooperation of China's Central Military Commission, Guan Youfei, flew to Damascus to have discussions with Syrian Defense Minister Fahad Jassim al-Freij, Xinhua says. Director Guan, speaking with Xinhua, noted historical ties between the two countries and highlighted the positive role China has played in seeking a resolution to the fighting in Syria. Reuters points out that