China has sent more than 5,000 peacekeepers to peace-keeping
operations by the United Nations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li
Zhaoxing Tuesday.
China actively participates in anti-terrorism, nonproliferation
actions as well as peace-keeping operations of the United Nations,
said Li at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual
session of the National People's Congress, China's top
legislature.
China pursues an independent foreign policy of peace, said Li,
adding that the country protects its own lawful rights and respects
the lawful rights and interests of other countries.
He said that China pursues military transparency as part of its
defense policy.
The foreign minister said that the Chinese government seeks to
solve differences with other nations through negotiation and meet
challenges through cooperation.
(Xinhua New Agency March 6, 2007)