China News Service, Hong Kong, October 3. Li Jiachao, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said in Hong Kong on the 3rd that the country has recently launched the selection of the fourth batch of reserve astronauts, and selected payload experts for the first time in Hong Kong, representing the country's confidence in the development of Hong Kong's innovation and technology.
He thanked the country for its support and concern for Hong Kong, and encouraged all sectors of society to recognize the fruitful achievements of the country's manned space program.
On the same day, the Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Associations held a ceremony to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration of the 11th board of directors. Li Jiachao made the above remarks in his speech at the event.
The Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Associations held a ceremony to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration of the 11th board of directors.
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Li Jiachao pointed out that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the national manned space project. The country successfully launched the Shenzhou 14 manned spacecraft, which fully demonstrated the strength of a great power.
On the 2nd, the country announced the launch of the fourth batch of reserve astronaut selection, and the first selection of payload experts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
This represents the country's confidence in the development of Hong Kong's innovation and technology, and is a great encouragement to Hong Kong researchers.
Hong Kong people, especially Hong Kong youth, will have the opportunity to realize their aerospace dream and contribute to the country in the future.
Thank you for the state's support for Hong Kong's scientific research and the care of Hong Kong's youth, and encourage all sectors of society to take this opportunity to learn more about the fruitful achievements of the country's manned space program.
Li Jiachao also said that Guangdong and Hong Kong are closely related in culture, folk customs, language, and people, and have always maintained close cooperation and exchanges.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is one of the regions with the highest degree of openness and the strongest economic vitality in the country.
Looking forward to the future, Hong Kong will definitely seize the opportunity and continue to strengthen cooperation with Guangdong Province. Each has its own strengths and complement each other's advantages, so as to jointly promote the development of the Greater Bay Area, expand opportunities for the people of the two places, and create a better life.
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