Forge ahead bravely to maintain world peace

　　——Representative members of the military talked about the Chinese military service and building a community with a shared future for mankind

　　"We must faithfully fulfill our peacekeeping mission, contribute more Chinese power to maintaining world peace, and show the world a good image of the Chinese military." On January 28, when President Xi had a video call with the overseas peacekeeping detachment of the Central Theater Command, he told our military that the military was carrying out overseas operations. All officers and soldiers on the mission expressed their condolences and raised their ardent hopes.

　　The leader's words stirred the hearts of officers and soldiers, and the commander's exhortations inspired the soldiers.

In the past few days, in the fields of peacekeeping, escort, vaccine assistance, and the delivery of foreign disaster relief materials, our officers and soldiers kept in mind President Xi's entrustment, and showed their responsibility, passed on friendship, and won respect with excellent performance.

In this regard, the military representatives feel the same way.

They said that in recent years, the Chinese military has actively provided public security products to the international community, carried out extensive international anti-epidemic cooperation, and joined hands with all parties to address common security threats and challenges.

　　There is a kind of responsibility called perseverance

　　The red flag is displayed in the wind, and the morale is high.

　　On the eve of the Spring Festival, at the United Nations camp in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, officers and soldiers of the 8th batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) lined up neatly to listen to President Xi's video call of condolences.

Not long ago, these peacekeeping officers and soldiers in all suits just completed a long-distance patrol mission of 6 days and 5 nights with a journey of 780 kilometers.

　　Facing the unfamiliar environment full of crises, the peacekeeping officers and soldiers overcame many obstacles with their excellent qualities and successfully completed the first long-distance patrol mission since they were deployed to the mission area.

Their outstanding performance and simple feelings were praised by many locals: "This is a peacekeeping force from China, and they are our good friends."

　　"The Chinese soldiers went out for peace." Representative Xi Chaofeng said emotionally, "Many comrades in my army are currently carrying out peacekeeping missions, and have performed well missions such as patrolling, armed escort, separation of conflicts, and protection of civilians. Their selfless dedication And the outstanding results make me very proud and proud.”

　　"In the mission area ravaged by disease, Chinese peacekeeping officers and soldiers are fearless and retrograde, showing great love and benevolence." Representative Wang Huishan, director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of the General Hospital of the Northern Theater Command, introduced, "The ninth batch of China's peacekeeping medical detachment to Mali that is currently on a mission will be led by me. The medical staff of the hospital where they are located are the main teams. In the face of the local turbulent environment and the severe epidemic prevention and control situation, the officers and soldiers always keep their duties and missions in mind, and with a responsible attitude, superb skills and excellent style, they patrol doctors and save lives and help the wounded. , won the praise of the peacekeeping forces of various countries. The commander of the Eastern Theater Command of MINUSMA specially sent a letter of thanks, praising the detachment for its important contribution to improving the medical conditions in the Gao region.”

　　To defend the cause of peace, China keeps its promises.

Last year, in order to actively respond to the UN's initiative of "acting for peacekeeping" and effectively promote pragmatic cooperation among peacekeeping troop-contributing countries, the Chinese military organized an international peacekeeping multilateral exercise for the first time at a training base in Queshan of the Army.

During the exercise, a variety of new powers were used together, which attracted people's attention.

Many military representatives who were deeply impressed by the exercise said that in recent years, the composition of China's peacekeeping force has expanded from a single branch to a multi-service branch, the mission type has changed from support and support to comprehensive multi-functionality, and the goal of action has changed from preventing armed forces. Conflict has extended to building lasting peace, and peacekeeping capacity has been continuously improved.

　　There is a great love called crossing mountains and seas

　　Zhanba flowers are always in bloom, and brotherhood is always there.

　　On August 23 last year, the second batch of new crown vaccines assisted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army to the Lao People's Army arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

In this regard, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Laos, Feng Khan, spoke highly of it.

He said that the COVID-19 vaccine, medical masks, virus detection reagents and other anti-epidemic materials assisted by the Chinese military, as well as the dispatched medical experts, have played an important role in preventing and combating the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Laos.

　　The mountains and rivers are different, the wind and the moon are in the same sky.

In the face of the COVID-19 epidemic that is still spreading around the world, from providing vaccines to dispatching medical experts, from assisting in building virus testing laboratories to helping maintain production and supply chains, China has not only become a model of anti-epidemic, but also actively acted to help many people. Countries and regions in distress extended their warm and strong hands to provide help in times of need.

　　"In the process of actively carrying out international anti-epidemic cooperation, the Chinese military has demonstrated the responsibilities and responsibilities of the military of a major country." Representative Feng Wei, deputy head of a regiment of the Air Force, last year drove the first batch of Chinese government assistance to the Philippines in the Y-20. The new crown vaccine arrived in Manila.

"From the grateful eyes of foreign personnel, I feel the great responsibility and the honor of the mission." Representative Feng Wei said.

　　The Chinese "Kunpeng" carrying vaccines and related materials soars in the sky, letting sincere love cross the mountains and seas, and sending the long-awaited "timely rain" to the recipients.

According to statistics, the Chinese military has provided COVID-19 vaccine assistance to the armies of more than 30 countries including Pakistan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Bolivia.

The Chinese military has also carried out international anti-epidemic cooperation with the armies of more than 50 countries by providing assistance with anti-epidemic materials, dispatching military anti-epidemic expert groups, and holding video conferences on epidemic prevention and control experience, which has been highly recognized and widely welcomed by all parties.

　　"Receiving the vaccine assisted by the Chinese army is like a traveler who travels long distances in the desert encountering an oasis." A message from a recipient of the aid on the Internet made the army representative feel a lot.

Everyone said that at present, the global epidemic prevention and control situation still faces many difficulties and challenges.

In this regard, the Chinese military will respond to the call, continue to participate in international anti-epidemic cooperation without hesitation, and contribute its own strength.

　　It is my responsibility to fight the epidemic.

With this solemn commitment in mind, member Chen Wei, director of a research institute of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the Academy of Military Sciences, and her team worked hard at night and continued to tackle key problems to successfully develop the first inhaled new crown vaccine.

"To fight the virus, we must race against time. Only in this way can we achieve technological breakthroughs, ensure economic and social development and people's lives and health, and better serve international anti-epidemic cooperation," said member Chen Wei.

　　There is a feeling called destiny

　　Disasters are merciless, but there is love in the world; destiny is shared, actions speak louder than words.

　　In January this year, Tonga's volcano erupted and triggered severe disasters such as tsunamis, causing heavy losses.

At the request of the Kingdom of Tonga, the Chinese army overcame the adverse effects of the volcanic ash and dispatched air force transport planes and naval vessels to deliver food, drinking water, water purifiers, tents, mobile prefab houses, tractors, radio communication equipment and other emergency and post-disaster reconstruction to Tonga supplies.

　　"My comrades told me that after they sailed more than 5,200 nautical miles in a row and arrived at the Nuku'alofa port in Tongan, everyone overcame fatigue and worked in shifts for 137 hours, efficiently completing the unloading task of more than 1,400 tons of relief materials." Deputy of the Navy Yimeng Mountain Representative Yang Yang, Chief of Operations, said, "Through the media, I saw Ciamelie Ratu's comments on China's aid operations, former Tonga ambassador to China. He said that China is currently busy with the Winter Olympics and the response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, but there are few The rush to help not only conveys the warmth of China, but also shows the strength and responsibility of a major country. To receive such a high degree of recognition, the Chinese soldiers are well-deserved!"

　　"The blue planet we live in is not divided into isolated islands by the ocean, but is connected by the ocean to form a community of shared future, where people of all countries share safety and security." President Xi's important concept on the community of shared destiny for the ocean, Zhao Yanquan from the Navy The representative has always kept it in mind.

Representative Zhao Yanquan, who has carried out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden twice with the Lanzhou and Wuhan ships, introduced that as of March 7 this year, the Chinese Navy has dispatched 40 batches of more than 120 ships and more than 30,000 officers and soldiers to the Gulf of Aden. Escort missions, a total of 1,477 batches of 7,045 ship escort missions were completed, of which foreign ships accounted for more than 50%. They escorted 12 World Food Program ships transporting humanitarian supplies, escorted and rescued 14 ships that were attacked, and rescued 5 foreign ships. 45 ships were rescued from the pursuit of pirates, providing a reliable security guarantee for maintaining the smoothness of international waterways.

　　As a responsible major country, China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, a defender of the international order, and a provider of public goods.

The military representative said that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission and President Xi, the Chinese military will keep its mission in mind, forge ahead, actively serve the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and move forward bravely for the maintenance of world peace.

　　(This newspaper, Beijing, March 10th)

　　Our reporter Song Xin