Chinese Peacekeepers March in Grand Military Parade, Committing to Global Peace

Strategic Insights -

Chinese peacekeepers proudly marched past Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The grand military parade demonstrated China's commitment to fulfilling international obligations and safeguarding global peace. Shao Xiaoguang, a 30-year-old Chinese peacekeeper, expressed confidence and pride, recounting his experiences in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the significance of peacekeeping operations. With over 50,000 peacekeepers deployed to more than 20 countries and regions, China has become the second-largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping operations and provides more peacekeepers than any other permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese peacekeepers have been deployed to more than 20 countries and regions, undertaking 26 UN missions, and have won wide applause for their dedication and professionalism.
  • China is the second-largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, providing more peacekeepers than any other permanent member of the UN Security Council.
  • Since joining UN peacekeeping operations in 1990, Chinese peacekeepers have carried out a wide range of tasks, including mine-sweeps, ceasefire monitoring, security patrols, and emergency rescue operations.
  • 17 Chinese service members have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of world peace.
  • Chinese peacekeepers have gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of peacekeeping operations through their experiences in various countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
  • Peacekeepers have also engaged with local communities, organizing initiatives such as donating stationery and daily necessities to local schools.
  • Chinese peacekeepers remain committed to resolutely safeguarding China's sovereignty, security, and development interests while continuing to safeguard global peace.

Statistics:

  • China has dispatched over 50,000 peacekeepers in 35 years of participating in UN peacekeeping operations.
  • Chinese peacekeepers have undertaken 26 UN missions in more than 20 countries and regions.
  • China is the second-largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping operations.
  • 17 Chinese service members have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of world peace.
  • Peacekeepers have carried out a wide range of tasks, including mine-sweeps, ceasefire monitoring, security patrols, and emergency rescue operations.

Sources:

  • NAMPA, "Chinese Peacekeeper Shao Xiaoguang Recounts Experiences in DRC"
  • "Wu Zeke, deputy director of the Office of the Leading Group for the Military Parade and a senior officer at the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission."
  • Xinhua News Agency
  • People's Daily Online