First astronaut from Hong Kong to embark on China's spaceflight mission
By: Global Times | Published: May 23, 2026 10:56 AM
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. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee issued a statement on Saturday expressing gratitude for the country’s ...