China to boost peacekeeping missions

This year marks 30th anniversary of country's participation in the activities

China will contribute more manpower and resources to United Nations' peacekeeping missions, support UN reforms to improve peacekeeping effectiveness and enhance global cooperation to jointly build lasting peace and prosperity around the world, officials said on Friday.

As this year marks the 30th anniversary of China's participation in such missions, as well as the fifth anniversary of President Xi Jinping's attending the Leaders' Summit on UN Peacekeeping, the State Council Information Office issued the nation's first white paper detailing China's involvement in UN peacekeeping missions on the same day.

Over the past three decades, China has sent over 40,000 peacekeepers to 25 missions around the world. These missions helped oversee cease-fires, stabilize regional situations, protect civilians and assets and provide logistical and infrastructure support, according to the white paper.