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The exorbitant prices for flights from Damascus to China reflect more than supply shortages—they symbolize the widespread anxiety and the desperation of Chinese nationals trying to escape the chaos. Commentators have questioned the motives behind such staggering ticket prices, with some suggesting that powerful Chinese state-controlled airlines are capitalizing on the crisis for profit. Others point out that since civil flights from Iran are currently suspended, these prices are likely inflated or indicative of illicit or high-priority resettlements.