Juba, South Sudan, a land near the equator that is constantly scorched by the scorching sun, eagerly hopes for peace. Recently, my 11th batch of 700 officers and soldiers from the peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan (Juba) successfully completed a 12-month peacekeeping mission and returned home. Over the past year, they have braved the scorching sun and sandstorms, carrying out hundreds of joint patrols, armed escorts, civilian escorts, and other tasks authorized by the United Nations. Their footprints have spread throughout Juba and surrounding hotspots, effectively fulfilling their resolute oath of "faithfully fulfilling their mission and maintaining world peace". Peace is not easy to come by, and the path of China's blue helmet peacekeeping is not smooth. After the deployment of infantry battalions in December 2024, the complex and severe security situation in the Juba region has made officers and soldiers tighten the string of readiness: the hidden dangers of armed conflicts have not been eliminated, various fights occur from time to time, and the dangers of stray bullets flying and rocket explosions repeatedly appear... "Attention everyone, immediately build defensive positions relying on armored vehicles. ”Last March, during their first long patrol mission in the Ulikar region, infantry battalion officers and soldiers were suddenly surrounded by a group of armed militants. The gun was pointed directly at the patrol convoy, and the conflict was about to erupt. The leading cadres of the infantry battalion remain calm and composed in the face of danger, while the officers and soldiers rely on armored vehicles to establish defenses and maintain a high level of vigilance at all times. After repeated negotiations, the danger was finally resolved. Strong professional competence is the foundation for safeguarding peace. During a night patrol, a peacekeeping friendly military observer's vehicle accidentally had a tire blowout in an area where opposition armed activities were frequent. After learning the news, the officers and soldiers of our infantry battalion quickly arrived, set up security around the convoy, formed a defensive formation, used unmanned aerial vehicle thermal imaging to observe the enemy situation, and dispatched experienced maintenance technicians to assist in disposal, ultimately helping friendly vehicles evacuate smoothly. Afterwards, the military observer sincerely sighed, "The professional competence of Chinese peacekeeping officers and soldiers is admirable!" "To have the confidence to 'ensure the completion of tasks', one must practice their skills solidly in peacetime. ”The commander of the infantry battalion said. In order to better fulfill the tasks assigned by the United Nations, the infantry battalion actively carries out combat readiness training, adopts various training modes, and regularly organizes combat readiness exercises and related drills for different subjects in accordance with the United Nations standard operating procedures, constantly honing its ability to carry out various tasks. During the revolutionary war, the predecessors of the company worked hard and even sacrificed their precious lives. Nowadays, when we go abroad, we should also be brave, tenacious, and not afraid of sacrifice like them, and contribute our own strength to maintaining world peace. ”Sergeant Wang Chen said first. Wang Chen first came from a certain unit of the army called the "Great Merit Third Company". This heroic company was born in the midst of the smoke of the Anti Japanese War and has made many great contributions during the war years. In this peacekeeping mission, the "Great Merit Three Companies" participated in the reorganization system, and the officers and soldiers of the company wrote outstanding answers in a foreign country with excellent style and solid qualities, adding new achievements to the honor book of this heroic force. The Chinese blue helmet embodies both the courage to face danger and the warmth to convey great love. The officers and soldiers have always been concerned about the local people and have built a bridge of friendship between China and Africa through one good deed after another. In addition to carrying out their tasks, they have carried out multiple free clinics to help local people alleviate their suffering; Donate learning supplies and sports equipment to refugee camp children, bringing warmth and hope to them; Assist in repairing local infrastructure and improving living conditions within our capabilities. These heartwarming actions quietly brought each other closer. Whenever I see local residents giving us thumbs up and shouting 'China Good', I feel even more acutely the significance of carrying out peacekeeping missions. ”Platoon leader Chen Guanlin said. The United Nations and your respective mission areas will remember your contributions. May peace and honor always be with you... "Before returning home, the officers and soldiers of the peacekeeping infantry battalion received a letter of commendation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. This honor and recognition is not only a sincere commendation for the officers and soldiers of my 11th peacekeeping infantry battalion, but also inspires batches of Chinese blue helmets to vividly interpret the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind through practical actions, making the flower of peace bloom even more brilliantly on foreign lands. (New Society)