China’s Reforms to Improve Its Peacekeeping Capabilities: China’s Growing Role in UNPKO (2000–2013)

Abstract

This paper focuses on China’s policy on peacekeeping from 2000 to 2013. To improve its peacekeeping capabilities, China implemented several reforms and structural changes. China’s involvement in UN peacekeeping operations (UNPKO) provides China an opportunity to solidify its reputation in the world as a responsible power and strengthen its position in countries that are at risk. The international community is also interested in China deepening its role and sending more troops to UN peacekeeping operations because China offers both quality and quantity.