Summary
China is actively participating in United Nations missions worldwide, including in the Middle East, Africa, and South America. The country has sent 1,860 personnel to various peacekeeping operations and political missions, becoming the largest contributor among the permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. These efforts are part of China's strategy to increase its global influence and promote international peace.
Key Facts
- China is involved in U.N. field missions including peacekeeping across multiple continents.
- China deployed 1,860 personnel for eight peacekeeping operations and one political mission.
- It is the largest contributor among the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
- China's involvement in U.N. missions is seen as a move to expand its global influence.
- China has participated in U.N. missions since 1990, sending over 50,000 personnel in total.
- Chinese peacekeeping missions include assignments in Western Sahara, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Abyei.
- The U.N. missions aim to help regions move from conflict to peace through diplomacy and force deployment.
