Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, its policy on international peacekeeping and peace-building activities has undergone significant changes. Initially, the Chinese government questioned the legitimacy of the UN peacekeeping activities. This situation was caused by the 1950-1953 Korean War during which the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China fought against the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces. Moreover, Beijing considered UN peacekeeping activities as flagrant interference in the domestic affairs of another state and violation of state sovereignty. This skeptical point of view was maintained by China even after the admission of PRC Continue reading...