Today, the People's Army, which emerged from the smoke of war, celebrates its 97th anniversary. From a gunshot at the head of Nanchang city to the fluttering red flag on Jinggangshan; From the arduous trek through snowy mountains and grasslands to the unwavering determination to resist foreign aggression; From the Southern and Northern Expeditions to liberate the country, to the defense of the homeland during the Korean War; From the fierce struggle for every inch of land in border defense to the fearless resistance in emergency rescue and disaster relief... Over the past 97 years, the People's Army has overcome numerous obstacles and achieved one glorious victory after another, establishing immortal achievements for the Party and the people. Entering a new era, facing unprecedented changes in the world, going to war for peace has become an increasingly prominent symbol of the Chinese military. From participating in UN peacekeeping operations to maintaining the safety of international maritime routes; From providing medical services during sea voyages to participating in international humanitarian aid... The Chinese military has taken practical actions to defend peace, spread friendship, and spread hope, showing the world the responsibility and commitment of a great power's military. In this issue, let's revisit the overseas stories of the Chinese military and witness together the peaceful footsteps of the Chinese military in the new era. Walk towards danger, fulfill the solemn promise of the Lebanon Israel border, under scorching sun. The ubiquitous bullet craters and car wreckage on the roadside tell the story of this war-torn past. Despite the recent escalation of the situation, upon receiving orders from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, the officers and soldiers of the 22nd batch of Chinese peacekeeping multifunctional engineering units did not hesitate at all. After carefully formulating a plan, they risked their lives to carry out the task of transporting construction materials for defense projects. Lebanon, located along the Mediterranean coast, was once known as the "Paris of the East", but years of war have left a trail of ruins here. Since the first Chinese peacekeeping troops entered the mission area in Lebanon in 2006, batches of Chinese peacekeeping soldiers have dedicated their youth, passion, and even lives to the cause of world peace on this land. In July 2006, during the Lebanon Israel conflict, the United Nations observation post where Chinese military observer Du Zhaoyu was stationed was attacked. Du Zhaoyu and three other UN military observers from other countries unfortunately died at the post, fulfilling their solemn oath to maintain world peace with their lives. Watch the dawn in the darkness, guard peace in turmoil. Since the first news of Chinese soldiers appeared in the UN peacekeeping briefing in April 1990, Chinese peacekeeping officers and soldiers have been steadfast in their positions and faithfully fulfilling their missions for 34 years, from Cambodia to Liberia, from Mali to South Sudan, from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Abies. No matter which mission area they are in, no matter how dangerous or difficult it is. Faced with the test of blood and fire, Chinese peacekeeping officers and soldiers have never backed down. More than 10 Chinese peacekeeping soldiers, including Liu Mingfang, Du Zhaoyu, Xie Baojun, Shen Liangliang, Li Lei, Yang Shupeng, sacrificed their lives for the noble cause of peace. I am the Chinese Navy escort team. If you need any help, please call me on channel 16 This announcement, which was broadcasted in both Chinese and English, has been echoing in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters for nearly 16 years now. Passing through the Xisha and Nansha Islands, crossing the Strait of Malacca, crossing the Indian Ocean, and reaching the Arabian Peninsula... In February of this year, a Chinese naval fleet set sail from a military port in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, and embarked on this route spanning thousands of nautical miles and four time zones for the 46th time. The deep blue tracks plowed by the formation warships on the sea witnessed China's actions to maintain waterway safety and regional peace and stability, and also demonstrated the style and responsibility of the Chinese military to the world. Escort international shipping routes, safeguard the interests of the motherland, and ensure the safety of life. Since December 2008, batches of Chinese naval escort officers and soldiers have taken turns on expeditions, helping the Gulf of Aden and Somalia, the "world's most dangerous sea area," to become the "golden waterway" again. They are not afraid of difficulties, and with courage and perseverance, they fulfill the solemn commitment of the Chinese military to maintaining world peace. Helping each other, demonstrating the great power's responsibility as a "port of peace" and welcoming the "boat of peace" again. In mid July, the Chinese Navy's Peace Ark Hospital ship carrying out the "Harmony Mission-2024" mission arrived at Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania. Batch after batch of Chinese military doctors from this' big white boat 'go to hospitals, communities, and schools to deliver professional skills, medical supplies, and medical knowledge to the places where they are most needed locally. As the first standardized ocean hospital ship independently designed and built by our country, since its commissioning in 2008, the "Peace Ark" has carried out humanitarian medical services overseas multiple times with the "Harmony Mission" mission as its main carrier. As of June this year, the Peace Ark Hospital has visited 45 countries and regions, serving over 290000 people and performing more than 1700 surgeries, with a total voyage of over 290000 nautical miles. From the Bangladeshi girl 'China' to the Indonesian boy 'Ark', as the Peace Ark hospital ships sail far and wide, and babies are born healthy and grow strong, the 'seeds' of peace and friendship have taken root and sprouted in every corner of the world. In the distant African continent, fearlessness of hardship, willingness to contribute, saving lives and helping the wounded, and boundless love are the true portrayal of Chinese peacekeeping medical teams. Whether it's pairing up with local hospitals for assistance or donating supplies during the raging epidemic; Whether it's delivering medical supplies to remote villages or carefully treating peacekeeping friendly forces, Chinese peacekeeping military doctors protect life and health with kindness and skills, lighting up the lights of hope for those suffering from injuries and illnesses. The Ebola epidemic broke out in West Africa, and the Chinese peacekeeping engineering team went to Liberia to continue construction for 28 days at the risk of infection, which was more than 30 days ahead of the expected schedule, successfully completing the construction task of the Chinese aid Ebola diagnosis and treatment center in Liberia; Tonga suffered from a volcanic tsunami disaster, and Chinese naval vessels sailed continuously for more than 5200 nautical miles, delivering over 1400 tons of disaster relief supplies in a timely manner; A serious earthquake disaster occurred in Afghanistan, and Y-20 flew to the disaster area for three consecutive days to deliver urgently needed tents, folding beds and other supplies to the local people as soon as possible... Since entering the new era, the Chinese military has joined hands with all parties to jointly address global security challenges, actively fulfill its responsibilities and obligations commensurate with China's international status, and strive to provide public security products to the international community, making important contributions to promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. A helping hand at a time of crisis not only demonstrates the responsibility and goodwill of the Chinese army, but also tightens the emotional ties between the Chinese people and people of other countries. Hand in hand, forge the shield of peace. On July 17th, waves churned in the waters near Zhanjiang, Guangdong. With the end of the joint rescue exercise, the "Maritime Joint-2024" joint exercise between China and Russia has come to an end. Compared with previous exercises, the organization and implementation of this exercise are more flexible, and the requirements for combat coordination are higher. Both sides conducted in-depth exchanges on the topic of "joint response to maritime security threats", further enhancing the level of joint combat capabilities and demonstrating their determination to jointly maintain maritime and regional security and stability. In recent times, joint military exercises between China and Laos have been frequently held, ranging from the "Eagle Assault 2024" between China and Belarus to the "Friendship Shield 2024" between China and Laos, from the "Eagle Shield 2024" between China and Arab countries to the "Cooperation 2024" between China and Vietnam, from the "Grassland Partners 2024" between China and Mongolia to the "Golden Dragon 2024" between China and Cambodia. The exercises are diverse and rich in content. Nowadays, adhering to the principles of maintaining regional peace and stability, enhancing understanding and friendship among military forces of various countries, participating in or hosting bilateral, multilateral, multi service, and multi-level joint training leagues has become the norm for China's military to engage in foreign exchanges and cooperation. Peace needs to be maintained, and only when we can fight can we stop it. Joint exercises and training are one of the important ways to test and improve our military's ability to maintain peace. On the one hand, it can test the practical training level of our military and continuously improve our ability to carry out diversified military tasks through communication and mutual learning; On the other hand, it also helps to enhance friendship between participating countries and improve the ability of China and foreign countries to work together to maintain regional peace and stability. By working hand in hand and fighting side by side time and time again, the foundation of friendship and mutual trust has become more solid, and the shield for defending peace has become even stronger. Time flies, and the Chinese military, which has gone through 97 years of ups and downs, is increasingly actively going abroad and entering the world. What does it mean for the Chinese military to go global? It means that the world has gained an additional window to understand China and a powerful force to maintain peace and development. Peace is the unremitting pursuit of the Chinese military. No matter how the international situation changes, the Chinese military has always been a steadfast force in maintaining world peace. In the magnificent journey of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the people's army that strives towards world-class status always listens to the call of the Party and the people, has the confidence and ability to complete the mission and tasks of the new era, has the confidence and ability to write a new chapter in the cause of building a strong military, and has the confidence and ability to make new and greater contributions to maintaining world peace. Defending Peace Oath: The 46th Escort Fleet's Xuchang Ship held an oath signing ceremony. Figure 2: The officers and soldiers of the 14th batch of Chinese peacekeeping engineering units sent to South Sudan take an oath to the military flag. Figure 3: Our Djibouti support base held a flag raising ceremony. Figure 4: The officers and soldiers of the fourth batch of Chinese peacekeeping helicopter squadrons to go to Abuja are neatly lined up to celebrate the "August 1st" event. "Practice our mission with life and safeguard peace by doing", "We come for peace, cooperation and friendship", "Please rest assured that we will live up to our mission"... At the coming of the August 1st Army Day, our overseas mission forces, such as escort formation, peacekeeping detachment and support base in Djibouti, organized various theme activities to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. In recent days, the 46th escort fleet of the Chinese Navy has held a series of activities to welcome the arrival of August 1st, including taking oaths in formation and signing solemnly. Since its departure in February this year, the fleet has been closely focused on building loyal, combat, vanguard, and reliable fleets, successfully completing dozens of ship escort tasks. Brave to venture into the ocean and bring glory to our country. We will definitely live up to the heavy trust and deliver a satisfactory answer to our motherland and people. "Between the sea and the sky, the officers and soldiers of the formation expressed their infinite loyalty to the Party and the people, as well as their firm belief in pursuing dreams and maintaining peace. Faithfully fulfill the mission and maintain world peace The 14th Chinese peacekeeping engineering team deployed on the red soil of Africa is currently carrying out tasks such as airport facility maintenance and road and bridge repairs in South Sudan. During the intervals of the mission, the officers and soldiers of the team held a swearing in ceremony to the military flag, expressing their sincere love for the motherland and the people. "The roads and bridges we built not only connect cities and villages, but also carry peace and hope." Hou Pengqian, the mechanical operator of the detachment, said, "It is the common goal of my comrades in arms and I to complete every task and pave every road to peace.". On August 1, 2017, the ceremony for the troops stationed at the Djibouti Support Base to enter the camp was held. The completion and operation of China's first overseas support base marks a new enhancement in the Chinese military's ability to maintain world peace. August 1st is the 'birthday' of the People's Army and also the 'birthday' of the support base stationed in Djibouti The officers and soldiers of the base have expressed that in the seven years since its establishment, the base has provided strong support for our military to carry out peacekeeping, escort and other tasks. We will take the time