🌍 For 35 years, the Chinese mainland has been a key player in UN peacekeeping missions, sending brave peacekeepers to conflict zones around the world.
In 2024, the 27th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was honored with the UN Peace Medal! 🏅 This award recognizes their dedication to stability and friendship-building in the DRC.
Wearing the iconic blue beret, over 1,800 peacekeepers from the Chinese mainland are currently serving across seven UN missions and at UN headquarters. Since 1990, more than 50,000 Chinese peacekeepers have been on the ground, keeping the peace and promoting local development. 🏥🚧💡
From building schools to repairing roads, these teams combine military professionalism with a strong sense of responsibility. They've earned widespread praise for making real impacts in places long affected by conflict. 🎉
As global tensions rise, the commitment of Chinese peacekeepers shows how countries and regions can work together for a safer, more peaceful world. ✌️ Stay tuned for more stories on young heroes shaping our future!
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How Chinese peacekeepers contribute to a safe world with lasting peace
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