Chinese peacekeepers safeguard health in Lebanon with TCM therapies

Source-stated date: 12 October 2026 · China Military Online (EN)

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Published12 October 2026, by CMC Political Work Department
Collected2026-10-12 21:47:30 UTC, run 167
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The 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Level 1+ Hospital attached to UNIFIL has treated over 2,100 peacekeepers and local residents in southern Lebanon and delivered TCM treatment based on 辨证施治 (syndrome differentiation) to more than 780 patients, including personnel from Indonesia and senior UNIFIL officers. The article documents the contingent's medical diplomacy function: TCM therapies—acupuncture, cupping, bloodletting—are administered to multinational personnel, extending Chinese soft-power outreach within the UN mission framework. What remains unknown is the contingent's current force size and how treatment numbers compare to previous rotations.

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A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor performs bloodletting therapy. BEIRUT, Oct. 12 -- The smoke of conflict has yet to clear in the mission area in southern Lebanon, where the situation remains volatile. Prolonged exposure to hot and humid conditions, high-intensity field patrols, and routine duty in heavy gear have left UN peacekeepers prone to chronic training-related injuries. The Chinese medical contingent routinely provides rehabilitation and treatment services at its camp. Compared with conventional medical care, physiotherapy in a peacekeeping mission area places greater emphasis on practical effectiveness and continuity. In light of the climate characteristics and operational tempo in the mission area, the Chinese medical contingent continually adjusts its treatment plans to effectively sustain the peacekeeping troops’ operational effectiveness. Since beginning its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, the 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Level 1+ Hospital to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has treated over 2,100 fellow peacekeepers and local residents and provided TCM treatment based on syndrome differentiation to more than 780 patients. A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor provides cupping therapy for an Indonesian peacekeeper. A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor administers acupuncture treatment for an Indonesian peacekeeper. A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor examines Antonio Ramon, former commander of Sector East, for lower back pain.

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Source-stated publication date	2026-10-12
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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "Chinese peacekeepers safeguard health in Lebanon with TCM therapies." China Military Online (EN), 2026-10-12. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16492301.html.

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