Chinese riot policemen and policewomen board a United Nations special plane at Capital International Airport in Beijing early Oct. 17, 2004. At the request of the United Nations, China has formed a 125-member riot police force for a UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti. A 30-member advance contingent arrived in Haiti last September. It was the first time China sent riot police abroad to take part in a UN peacekeeping mission.
Chinese Vice Public Security Minister Meng Hongwei (L) presents a flag to a Chinese riot policeman at Capital Inernational Airport in Beijing early Oct. 17, 2004. Ninety-five Chinese policemen and policewomen flew to Haiti on Sunday for a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
Chinese riot policemen and policewomen stand in lines at Capital Inernational Airport in Beijing early Oct. 17, 2004. Ninety-five Chinese policemen and policewomen flew to Haiti on Sunday for a United Nations peacekeeping mission.