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Hong Kong’s first astronaut shows world a different side to the city
Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, traveled to space as part of China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a historic milestone for the city and its role in China’s scientific ambitions.
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