First batch of Chinese peace keepers for Congo return home　　

　　The first batch of Chinese peace keepers pose for pictures in front of a special plane upon their return to Beijing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Dec. 5. A total of 217 Chinese peace keepers who were dispatched to the DRC in April 2002 have been awarded UN medals for their briliant merits in the country. (Xinhua Photo)