For more on China's UN peacekeeping efforts, we are now joined in the studio by Jia Xiudong, Senior Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1. The Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman has rejected the irresponsible words from a US-based group about China's peacekeeping efforts in South Sudan. What are your thoughts on the remarks and the situation?

Q2. China has just started shipping materials to Sudan in preparation for its first peacekeeping helicopter unit. It shows China's determination to put more efforts on the peacekeeping missions. What can you tell us on China's future plans?