Are Arab moves in Syria paving way for a greater China presence?

Are Arab moves in Syria paving way for a greater China presence?‘No one really wants to reward Assad and his regime. But the reality is that they are not going to be overthrown in the near term.’

UAE suspension of weapons purchase meant to send a message to Washington And the UAE is not alone.
U.S. set to move forward with F-35 sale after UAE threatens withdrawal
The United States said on Wednesday it was ready to move forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi told Washington it would suspend talks on the $23 billion deal that also includes munitions.
Blinken says U.S. ready to move forward with sale of F-35s, drones to UAE
The United States is prepared to move forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, after reports the UAE intended to suspend discussion of the deal.
Blinken says US ready to proceed with sale of F-35s to UAE
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is ready to proceed with a $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates after the middle eastern nation said it would suspend talks.
Blinken: F-35 deal with UAE still on table but Israel must retain ‘military edge’
After Emiratis reject administration's conditions on how and where aircraft can be used, secretary of state says US still prepared to go ahead with $23 billion arms package
UAE tells U.S. it will suspend F-35 talks following Huawei unease
Concerns had mounted over Abu Dhabi's relationship with China
UAE suspends discussions on $23bn weapons deal with US
Weapons deal reached during ex-President Donald Trump’s administration includes sale of advanced F-35 aircraft to UAE.
UAE suspends talks with US on $23 billion deal for F-35s, drones
Emiratis say America still their 'preferred provider for advanced defense requirements,' but reject Biden administration's conditions on how and where the aircraft are used