Chinese People's Liberation Army Celebrates 98th Anniversary

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The Chinese People's Liberation Army, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, has marked 98 years of service, with a focus on its global commitment to peace and development. The Chinese military has participated in nearly 30 UN peacekeeping operations, sending over 50,000 peacekeepers. Additionally, China and India share a significant history of mutual assistance, particularly during the anti-fascist war, and are bound together by a shared friendship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese People's Liberation Army has celebrated its 98th anniversary, with a focus on its commitment to peace and development.
  • The Chinese military has actively participated in nearly 30 UN peacekeeping operations, sending over 50,000 peacekeepers since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
  • China and India have a shared history of fighting side by side in the anti-fascist war, with significant contributions made by Indian workers and medical teams to the Sino-Indian Highway and in breaking the Japanese land blockade of China.
  • The Sino-Indian Highway was constructed with the assistance of large numbers of Indian workers, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
  • Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, an Indian medical advisor, made the ultimate sacrifice during the Anti-Fascist War.
  • China and India have been making efforts to strengthen exchanges and interactions at all levels, promoting friendly cooperation in various fields and achieving positive results in relations over the past 75 years.
  • The two countries have reached important consensus on improving and developing their relations, and are working towards expanding exchanges and cooperation.
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will be held in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, with China willing to work with SCO member states and partners, including India, to host a friendly and fruitful summit.

Statistics:

  • The Chinese People's Liberation Army has participated in nearly 30 UN peacekeeping operations since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
  • Over 50,000 Chinese peacekeeping personnel have been deployed in UN peacekeeping operations.
  • The Sino-Indian Highway was constructed with the assistance of over 3,000 Indian workers.
  • India made significant contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War, including in Burma, North Africa, and Europe.
  • China and India have been maintaining positive relations over the past 75 years, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - Original Press Release (July 31)
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