By Wang Yi, Miao Changhao, Gu Junjie and Zheng Quanxu

WAU,South Sudan,Oct.15 – The 16th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), comprising an engineering detachment and a medical detachment, recently underwent the UN combat readiness capability assessment for the second half of 2026.

The UNMISS assessment team evaluated the Chinese peacekeeping contingent on more than 110 items across 10 categories. Following a comprehensive review, the team concluded that the contingent's development met all UN combat readiness standards for peacekeeping forces, passing the assessment with an excellent rating across all categories.

The contingent will continue to enhance its capabilities in engineering support, emergency rescue, and other tasks, striving to accomplish all peacekeeping missions to higher standards.