China Sends 15,603 Soldiers on UN Peace Missions in 20 years

[Lankan Ranger]

China Sends 15,603 Soldiers on UN Peace Missions in 20 years

China has sent 15,603 soldiers to participate in 18 United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1990, an official of China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.

Of the total, nine soldiers died while on the missions, said Tao Xiangyang.

As of the end of June 2010, there were still 1,960 soldiers deployed in UN peacekeeping missions in nine mission areas or working in the UN peacekeeping department, Tao said.

Also on Tuesday, a group of 38 foreign military attaches to China, who were from 36 countries, visited a training center for peacekeeping soldiers in Huairou District, suburban Beijing.

China sends 15,603 soldiers on UN peace missions in 20 years

 

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Here are some pictures

Members Of Chinese UN Peacekeeping Force Return From Haiti

Members of the Chinese UN (United Nations) peacekeeping force from Chongqing (R) are welcomed by local police after they arrive at the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport on April 21, 2005 in Chongqing Municipality, China.

A Chinese officer of the International Civilian Police (CIVPOL) is seen wearing a blue UN helmet at their headquarters September 29, 2004 outside Beijing, China.

Chinese officers of the International Civilian Police (CIVPOL) in full riot gear are seen at their headquarters September 29, 2004 outside Beijing, China.

Chinese peacekeeping policemen and policewomen (Back) pose with officials in Dili, capital of East Timor, Sept. 25, 2007.

 

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Chinese peacekeeping police stationed in Haiti return home

 

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With greater economic strength and military muscle China will be expected to do more to protect peace and promote prosperity. I just hope China dosent turn in to another America ?

 

[CardSharp]

With greater economic strength and military muscle China will be expected to do more to protect peace and promote prosperity. I just hope China dosent turn in to another America ?

No we don't impose our morals on other country at the barrel of a gun. The only PLA soldiers outside of China is in UN uniform or invited guests to military exercises.