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Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

3 months ago03 mins

Becoming an astronaut and exploring space has been the dream of generations of young people and Hong Kong has welcomed this pioneering moment. Dr Lai Ka-Ying, who studied computer science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has become the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and the fourth female astronaut from China, to journey into…

Two Hong Kong ministers will lead a delegation to take part in the send-off ceremony at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre as the astronauts embark on the Shenzhou-23 mission. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong astronaut a testament to country’s regard for city’s talent: John Lee

3 months ago03 mins

The unprecedented participation of a Hong Kong researcher in the nation’s space flight mission is testament to the country’s high regard for the city’s innovation and technology talent and accomplishments, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. Lee congratulated payload specialist Lai Ka-ying, who is also a police superintendent, after she was named on Saturday…