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China Prepares Shenzhou-23 Space Launch with First Hong Kong Astronaut

China is preparing for the launch of its Shenzhou-23 manned space mission, which will include the first astronaut from Hong Kong. The mission is set to launch on Sunday.

23 May, 04:00 — 23 May, 10:57
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Hong Kong’s justice department rejects ‘despicable’ claims targeting prosecutors

Hong Kong’s justice department has rejected online accusations involving the newly promoted public prosecutions director and a colleague, labelling the allegations “despicable behaviour” and an attempt to “defame public officers”. In a statement on Saturday, the department said it had referred the case to law enforcement agencies for further investigation and action, vowing to “severely punish lawbreakers in accordance with the law”. At the centre are online comments posted by a US-based Hong...

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

Lionel Messi Fan’s Journey Anchors Indian Indie ‘Love You Messi’ as Project Boards Hong Kong EP at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging – handling sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside India, operated […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard

The Shenzhou-23 mission will blast off on Sunday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China, carrying three astronauts to the space station.

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual8h ago

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut – a police superintendent – aboard

A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the Moon. The Tiangong space station — crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated every six months — […]

By AFP

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global-timesLow4h ago

Shenzhou-23 set to launch on Sunday with first Hong Kong astronaut on board - Global Times

Shenzhou-23 set to launch on Sunday with first Hong Kong astronaut on board  Global Times

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