The 12th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has successfully completed a joint patrol mission from the capital city of Juba to the Tumbek area, covering a round trip of more than 260 kilometers.
The mission was carried out under the authorization of the UNMISS and in accordance with orders from the command of Juba sector. Throughout the operation, Chinese peacekeepers worked in close coordination with UN military observers to ensure the smooth execution of the patrol.
UNMISS and the command of Juba sector have spoken highly of the performance of the Chinese peacekeepers.
According to the battalion, the mission deployed infantry units, medical personnel and equipment maintenance teams, as well as relevant support equipment. The operation tested the troops' capabilities in command coordination, emergency response and comprehensive logistical support, which provided valuable experience to carry out future peacekeeping tasks in South Sudan.
Chinese peacekeepers complete joint patrol mission in South Sudan
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied work on building a unified national market and reviewed and approved a plan for the development of a modern emergency response system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Noting that building a unified national market is essential to advancing high-quality development, the meeting called for deepening institutional frameworks in areas such as property rights protection, market access, fair competition, social credit and market exit mechanisms.
The meeting also urged efforts to advance high-standard connectivity of market infrastructure to facilitate smooth economic circulation and effectively reduce logistics costs across society.
Emergency management is critical to protecting people's lives and property, the meeting said. It called for accelerating the development of a modern emergency response system, deepening reform and innovation in emergency management, and improving coordinated response mechanisms.
Efforts should be made to strengthen risk prevention at the source, enhance monitoring, forecasting and early warning, and accelerate a shift in governance toward proactive prevention, according to the meeting.
A draft revision of the Law on the People's Bank of China was also discussed and approved in principle at the meeting, which decided to submit the draft to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation.
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
