China News Agency, Hong Kong, October 2. Li Jiachao, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, welcomed and thanked the country for announcing the start of the selection of the fourth batch of reserve astronauts on October 2, and the selection of payload experts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the first time.
He said that this is exciting news and is of great historical significance.
Li Jiachao pointed out that this year marks the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. At the moment when Hong Kong citizens are celebrating the National Day, the state sends this gift to the Hong Kong SAR.
"The selection of payload experts by the China Manned Space Engineering Office in the Hong Kong SAR will give Hong Kong people the opportunity to realize their aerospace dreams and contribute to the country. The SAR government will definitely assist and cooperate with the country's selection work," said Li Jiachao.
Li Jiachao believes that the country's selection of load-bearing experts in Hong Kong signifies that the country encourages and welcomes Hong Kong compatriots to contribute to the country's development, that the country has confidence in Hong Kong's scientific research level, and that the country cares about the development of Hong Kong's youth.
Li Jiachao said that this selection is also an educational opportunity to learn more about the country.
The SAR Government encourages all Hong Kong students and all sectors of society to take this opportunity to learn more about the fruitful achievements of the country's manned space project, and to enhance national awareness and national identity.
Li Jiachao has appointed Huang Wai Lun, Deputy Secretary of the Financial Secretary of the SAR Government, to be responsible for inter-bureau coordination and publicity and education, and the Director of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the SAR Government, Sun Dong, to be responsible for the specific selection work.
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