First group of 75 Chinese peacekeepers return from Abyei

A total of 75 peacekeepers of the first batch of Chinese peacekeeping rapid response unit to Abyei, arrived at Beijing on Friday after successfully completing their 12-month-long peacekeeping mission.

The rapid response unit mainly consists of troops from a brigade under the Chinese PLA 82nd Group Army and was deployed to Abyei, a territory contested by Sudan and South Sudan, in May last year.

During its deployment there, the rapid response unit completed over 300 operations, including armed escorts and patrols and protection of key points. The unit received a commendation from the Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and all its members were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal.

"During the mission, we actively fulfilled our authorized duties. All peacekeeping officers and soldiers worked together with one heart, braved all difficulties and accomplished every peacekeeping task to a high standard. We contributed to regional peace and stability and the maintenance of world peace, and demonstrated the fine image of the Chinese peacekeeping force," said Zhu Tao, an officer of the unit.

According to the plan, the second group of its members will set off for home in mid-May after completing all the rotation and handover work.

First group of 75 Chinese peacekeepers return from Abyei

China Media Group (CMG) held a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the people's radio broadcasting.

Representatives of current and veteran radio hosts, scholars, and audience exchanged views on ways to promote cultural excellence and advance media integration.

The meeting noted that over the past 85 years, the people's radio broadcasting has developed in step with the nation and responded to public expectations.

China has accelerated high-quality development and innovation in radio broadcasting since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012.

In recent years, China has pursued reform and innovation in radio broadcasting within the integrated framework of CMG, which was established in 2018. The sector has achieved a historic leap, featuring enriched content, diversified channels, deepened media convergence, and stronger influence in public opinion.

China commenced the people's radio broadcasting 85 years ago as Yan'an Xinhua Radio Station started broadcasting on Dec 30, 1940. In September 1947, Yan'an Xinhua Radio Station launched its first English program. It moved to Beijing in March 1949 and became a national radio after the founding of the People's Republic of China.

CMG holds symposium to mark 85th anniversary of founding of people's radio broadcasting