The Conversation posted on 27 January 2020 a commentary titled "China's Approach to Peace in Africa Is Different. How and Why" by Steven C.Y. Kuo, University of Pretoria.
In 2019, China contributed $7 billion to UN peacekeeping operations, which accounted for 15 percent of the global budget. This was up from 10 percent in 2018 and places China second behind the United States in support for the UN peacekeeping budget. China's peace model emphasizes societal stability and economic development over political reforms and individual rights.
