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Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’
Beijing praised Hong Kong's first astronaut's inclusion in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a success of the 'one country, two systems' policy, aiming to inspire youth to contribute to China's technological growth. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the mission's success and expressed hopes for broader participation from Hong Kong.
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