Syrian President Bashar al Assad was among the guests at the opening of the Asian Games in China as his state’s diplomatic relations appear to continue growing internationally.

Waving alongside his wife Asma al Assad – who is a British citizen – the Syrian dictator was making his first trip to China since 2004 to announce a strategic partnership with the country.…

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