Lebanon: Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon hold flag-raising ceremony to mark CPC's 105th founding anniversary.

Shotlist Lebanon - June 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Flag-guarding team marching in unison; Chinese peacekeepers carrying flags 2. Various of flag-raising ceremony in progress; Chinese peacekeepers saluting 3. UN flag, Lebanese national flag, Chinese national flag 4. Various of Chinese peacekeepers renewing their oath of joining Communist Party of China; Chinese peacekeepers carrying Party flag 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Xiong, peacekeeper, 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (ending with shot 6): "The situation in southern Lebanon remains complex and volatile, and we need to stay on high alert at all times. On CPC's 105th founding anniversary, raising the flag and swearing oath here is both a spiritual motivation and a pre-battle mobilization as raising the national flag strengthens the morale of the contingent, while swearing oath clarifies the direction of our missions. I will take the lead in fulfilling the mission of a Party member, leading officers and soldiers to stay at their posts and remain vigilant. We will complete all peacekeeping tasks to the highest standard, spare no effort in safeguarding the peace in southern Lebanon, and live up to the trust and expectations of our motherland with outstanding performance." 6. Various of Chinese peacekeepers carrying Party flag Storyline The 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a solemn flag-raising ceremony on Monday to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). During the ceremony, the UN flag, the Lebanese national flag, and the Chinese national flag were raised in turn as the UN anthem, the Lebanese national anthem, and the Chinese national anthem were played. Dressed in their signature blue helmets, officers and soldiers attending the ceremony stood in neat rows, with upright posture. Following the ceremony, the peacekeepers renewed their oath of joining the Party. The 24th Chinese peacekeeping contingent consists of a multi-functional engineering unit, a construction engineering unit, and a medical unit. Since its deployment, the contingent has been committed to undertaking multiple missions, including mine clearance, infrastructure construction, and medical aid. The peacekeepers have made concrete contributions to safeguarding local peace and security and have received recognition from the UN and local residents. "The situation in southern Lebanon remains complex and volatile, and we need to stay on high alert at all times. On CPC's 105th founding anniversary, raising the flag and swearing oath here is both a spiritual motivation and a pre-battle mobilization as raising the national flag strengthens the morale of the contingent, while swearing oath clarifies the direction of our missions. I will take the lead in fulfilling the mission of a Party member, leading officers and soldiers to stay at their posts and remain vigilant. We will complete all peacekeeping tasks to the highest standard, spare no effort in safeguarding the peace in southern Lebanon, and live up to the trust and expectations of our motherland with outstanding performance," said Li Xiong, a member of the 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to the UNIFIL.