BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Since China first dispatched personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations (UNPKOs) in 1990, the Chinese peacekeepers have become a key force in UN peacekeeping over the past 30 years, says a white paper released by the State Council Information Office Friday.
The white paper titled "China's Armed Forces: 30 Years of UN Peacekeeping Operations" says China's armed forces participate in the UNPKOs for the following reasons:
-- the pursuit of peace is in the genes of the Chinese nation;
-- the Chinese people care about the well-being of humanity;
-- serving the people is the fundamental purpose of the people's armed forces;
-- China honors its responsibilities as a major country. Enditem
