UN peacekeeping field training exercise 'Shared Destiny-2021' concludes in China's Henan Province

A United Nations (UN) peacekeeping field training exercise called "Shared Destiny-2021" has concluded in central China.

"Shared Destiny-2021" participants speak highly of the Chinese military

The international peacekeeping drill "Shared Destiny-2021" concluded on September 15, 2021. It is the first time the Chinese military has organized such a multi-national live drill on peacekeeping, with the participation of troops from countries including China, Mongolia, Pakistan and Thailand.

8 Chinese soldiers fast-rope from a helicopter simultaneously

During the exercise, special operations soldiers dropped eight ropes from the side and rear hatches of the helicopter simultaneously, through which they quickly fast-roped down.

'Shared Destiny-2021' UN peacekeeping field training held in C China

Troops from Mongolia, Pakistan and Thailand took part in armed escort, security and patrol, protection of civilians (POC) and terrorist attack response exercises at the "Shared Destiny-2021" UN peacekeeping field training now underway in Queshan County, central China's Henan Province.

"Shared Destiny-2021" peacekeeping drill underway in Henan, China

An international peacekeeping drill is currently underway in Henan, China. The exercise is code-named "Shared Destiny-2021."

'Shared Destiny-2021' UN peacekeeping field training exercise kicks off in China's Henan Province

China is hosting the "Shared Destiny-2021" UN peacekeeping field training exercise from September 6 until September 15 in Queshan County, Henan Province. Troops from China, Mongolia, Pakistan and Thailand are taking part. The exercise involves infantry, quick reaction forces and helicopters and encompasses engineering, transportation, and medical services.

Participating troops all arrive for Shared Destiny-2021 exercise

UN official speaks highly of Chinese peacekeepers' contributions

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, under-secretary-general for the Department of Peace Operations, expressed his wishes via video link for the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the 31st anniversary of Chinese participation in UN peacekeeping operations, and highly acknowledged the contributions made by China and Chinese military in peacekeeping operations.

Video:Thirty Years of China's Participation in UN Peacekeeping

Across the 30 years from 1990 to 2020, the international situation has undergone constant changes, which inevitably leads to changes in UN peacekeeping missions. Meanwhile, China’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations has been increasingly going deeper.