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Serbian President Vucic arrives in Beijing for first China state visit
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (266+ words) dotdotnews Serbian President Vucic arrives in Beijing for first China state visit According to a report from CCTV News, Serbian President Aleksandar Vu'i" is conducting a state visit to China from May 24 to 28. At noon today (May 24), President Vu'i" arrived…...
Watch This | A 3, 000-year journey through Mayan and Andean civilizations
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (60+ words) dotdotnews Maize, Gold, and the Jaguar has opened at Beijing's Capital Museum, featuring around 800 artifacts from Mexico and Peru and offering Chinese audiences a journey through 3, 000 years of Mayan and Andean civilizations. Watch This | World's largest-span steel arch bridge gets…...
Watch This | John Lee holds video call with Lai Ka-ying, wishes her success in completing her space mission
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (94+ words) The crew of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission includes Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. Chief Executive John Lee posted a video on social media showing a recent video call with Lai Ka-ying. During the call, John Lee expressed his…...
Watch This | Countdown to launch: What goes into preparing Shenzhou-23?
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (317+ words) At the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission press conference on May 23, the spokesperson announced that, following deliberation, the launch of the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft has been scheduled for 11: 08 pm Beijing time on May 24. At around 5: 00 pm on May 23, the propellant filling…...
First Hongkonger selected as Shenzhou-23 payload specialist: HKSTP says this is national recognition of HK's research strength
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (665+ words) dotdotnews First Hongkonger selected as Shenzhou-23 payload specialist: HKSTP says this is national recognition of HK's research strength Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) warmly congratulates Lai Ka-ying on becoming the first Hong Kong payload specialist selected for…...
Watch This | China's three astronaut categories explained: Pilots, engineers, and payload specialists
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (108+ words) Spacecraft pilots: The core role for spacecraft maneuvering and control Payload specialists: Responsible for payload operations and management aboard the space station Previously, astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Wang Haoze were China's first selected flight engineer and first female flight engineer,…...
Photos | Lai Ka-ying and two other astronauts take part in aerospace-related training
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (92+ words) dotdotnews Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, the China Manned Space Agency said on Saturday (May 23). Lai and Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, two…...
Opinion | Reaching for the stars: Hong Kong and Macao's historic space mission and the evolution of 'One Country, Two Systems' through innovation
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (370+ words) By Wilson Shum Ho-kit Among these historic milestones, the inclusion of payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macao in national space missions stands out as a landmark event. This breakthrough captures the true potential of "One Country, Two Systems," demonstrating…...
Watch This | Lai Ka-ying: Eager to see Earth from space and share journey with HK children
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (148+ words) dotdotnews Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, the China Manned Space Agency said on Saturday (May 23). In DDN's exclusive interview, Lai said, "What…...
Watch This | Emerging consumption trend in new Chinese-style tea drinks
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) dotdotnews Watch This | Emerging consumption trend in new Chinese-style tea drinks In Huangshan, the origin of famous tea varieties Huangshan Maofeng, Taiping Houkui and Qimen Black Tea, Chinese-style tea drink has become a new fashion in recent years. Wang Sun,…...