Sound bites

"China has played an active and constructive role in coping with global challenges and resolving regional hot-spot issues."

Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary-general

"I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the 14th Chinese peacekeeping taskforce to Liberia for its great achievements during the mission here. Chinese peacekeepers played a very important role in various operations in the mission areas and with strong will and dedication have made outstanding contributions to the development of Liberia, which have changed the lives of the Liberian people."

Karin Landgren, Special representative of the UN secretary-general in Liberia

"Chinese peacekeepers have very strong commitment and discipline. In terms of competency and capacity ... Chinese peacekeepers receive good training, which is important for what peacekeepers are able to do in peacekeeping missions."

Brigadier General Jean Baillaud, chief of staff of the Office of Military Affairs at the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations

(China Daily 06/20/2013 page10)