Chinese peacekeeping police

Author: Yu Yin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The United Nations peacekeeping mission has gone through more than half a century of turmoil and bloodshed. As a permanent member of the Security Council, why did China delay sending police to participate in peacekeeping operations for so long? What does sending peacekeeping police mean for a country? In January 2000, the Chinese government first sent 15 police officers to participate in peacekeeping operations. Why was East Timor chosen? In January 2001, why did China send 5 peacekeeping police to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a region outside Asia? As of October 31, 2002, China had sent 8 batches of 188 police officers to the peacekeeping missions in East Timor and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among China's 1.6 million police force, these 188 peacekeepers are the cream of the crop, chosen from among the best. How did they pass the rigorous selection process to join the peacekeeping path? In peacekeeping operations, how do they overcome diseases, loneliness, and dangers? This book will guide you into the mysterious yet sacred world of United Nations peacekeeping.