As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary this December, global attention turns to its enduring mission of conflict prevention and China's expanding role in multilateral peace efforts. Founded in 1945 following history's deadliest conflict, the UN continues to navigate complex geopolitical challenges while coordinating humanitarian responses across Asia and beyond.
China has emerged as the second-largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping operations in 2025, deploying over 2,500 personnel across nine missions. Recent initiatives include mediating disputes in the South China Sea and providing disaster relief following Cyclone Amara's impact on Southeast Asian coastal communities last month.
CGTN's documentary 'The UN at 80: China's Perspective' reveals archival footage of Chinese diplomats' crucial negotiations during the organization's formative years. Current peacekeeping training facilities in Shandong province now prepare international troops for modern security challenges, from cyber warfare to climate-related conflicts.
While celebrating progress in Korean Peninsula denuclearization talks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned this week that rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait require 'sustained diplomatic engagement.' Chinese representatives reiterated their commitment to peaceful development during Monday's Security Council session, emphasizing technology-sharing programs with African and Southeast Asian nations.
