China's latest peacekeeping force took flight from Zhengzhou today, marking a bold step in global humanitarian efforts. The 12th infantry battalion – 700+ troops strong – left for Juba, South Sudan, on December 11, carrying tech-savvy disaster response gear and medical supplies that look straight out of a sci-fi flick 🚀.
Since January 2025, these blue-helmet heroes have:
- Executed 70+ life-saving missions
- Distributed 10,000+ emergency kits
- Treated 1,000+ patients in conflict zones
'We're not just soldiers – we're bridge-builders,' Battalion Commander Li Wei told us before departure. The team includes drone operators and female combat engineers breaking stereotypes 💪.
This deployment comes as UN data shows record civilian displacement in South Sudan. China now contributes over 2,000 peacekeepers worldwide – proof that global stability is everyone's business 🌐.
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China's 12th peacekeeping infantry heads to Juba, South Sudan
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