Nation's peacekeeping efforts lauded at New York exhibition

China has been recognized as an essential partner across the spectrum of United Nations peacekeeping and has been taking on significant responsibilities, a senior UN official said on Monday.

During an exhibition at UN headquarters in New York showcasing China's contributions in safeguarding world peace, Atul Khare, UN undersecretary-general for field support, joined other UN officials in applauding China's achievements and commitment to peacekeeping.

Khare said in terms of military personnel, China is "the largest contributor amongst permanent members of the Security Council".