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Chinese peacekeepers “Blue Helmets”around World

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Keeping peace

Keeping peace


Among UN peacekeepers known as the "Blue Berets" in the world´s most troubled areas are thousands of Chinese servicemen. They have committed themselves to jobs of negotiation, supervision, rescue operation and re building. They risk their own safety and sometimes their very lives, and have won the respect of the world for their work and dedication.


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Long Way as UN Peacekeeper

By the end of March 2007, China has sent more than 5,000 peacekeepers to peace-keeping operations by the United Nations. Chinese police peacekeepers are working under the UN flag in several locations including Bosnia, Kosovo, Liberia, East Timor, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Liberia, Sudan and Haiti. Full story>>

Action in Lebanon

April, 2006: China sent 180 military observers as its first-ever "peacekeeping" force to Lebanon.
Jan, 2007: At the request of the UN and personally approved by Premier Wen, 143 peacekeepers replaced the first peacekeeping troop there.

Photos in Lebanon

Action in Haiti

Oct, 2004: 1st peacekeeping troop, nearly 100 Chinese peacekeepers left Beijing for Haiti. They helped reduce regional conflicts and resolve disputes.
April, 2007: The fifth group of riot police totaling 125 members arrived in Haiti.

Photos in Haiti

Action in Liberia

Nov, 2003: The peacekeeping engineer group was set up. Five months later, they arrived in Liberia.
Dec, 2006: The 3rd medical aid team sent to Liberia went back home.

Photos in Liberia

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