Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil in Beijing on Friday.
During the reception, he met with Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao and other Brazilian representatives.
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Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Noting this year is an important year of linking the past and the future in the history of China-Brazil relations, Han said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties half a century ago, China-Brazil relations have grown steadily with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields.
Han said that both China and Brazil are major developing countries and important emerging markets. China is ready to work with Brazil in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to enhance the alignment of development strategies, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly build the next "golden 50 years" of bilateral relations.
Galvao and others said Brazil attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to further deepen practical cooperation with China in various fields. Brazil believes the comprehensive strategic partnership between Brazil and China will usher in broader prospects.
The reception was co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Brazilian Embassy in China. About 120 representatives from all walks of life in both China and Brazil attended the reception.
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
Chinese vice president attends reception for 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties
The three astronauts of China's recently-returned Shenzhou-20 mission on Friday shared the experiences of their dramatic 204-day space mission, including detailing the emergency procedures which were implemented to bring them safely home after their return capsule was struck by space debris.
The trio -- Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie -- met with the press in Beijing on Friday afternoon, marking their first public appearance since returning to Earth in November.
When detailing the emergency response mechanisms which were enacted prior to their scheduled return, the astronauts explained that upon discovering a triangular crack on the spacecraft's viewport window, they immediately took photos for documentation and transmitted them to the ground team, who swiftly activated an emergency plan to get the trio home safely.
Experienced mission commander Chen Dong explained how the crew had complete faith in their colleagues on the ground to find a solution to these unforeseen circumstances which led to their return being delayed.
"First, we must trust the ground team, who would anticipate everything and develop the safest return plan for us. Second, we must believe in ourselves; as well-trained astronauts, we have the ability to manage various unexpected failures. I believe that with the collaboration of astronauts and researchers on the ground, our space home will surely go farther, more steadily, and for a longer time," he said.
Following their extended stay in space as a result of the debris incident, the Shenzhou-20 crew spent a total 204 days in orbit, setting a new record for the longest duration by a single group of Chinese astronauts.
During their mission, they completed multiple payload operations, conducted extensive scientific experiments, and carried out four extravehicular activities.
"Our crew worked together with the ground team in unity and coordination, completing four extravehicular activities, several payload entry and exit tasks, and a large number of scientific experiments. It was a fulfilling yet challenging mission. The path to exploring the heavens is long and arduous, but I firmly believe that China's space missions will succeed," said Chen Zhongrui, a former air force pilot who was making his first spaceflight during the mission.
"From the ground to space, from learning to application, I have deeply felt the solid progress of Chinese space endeavors and the quiet dedication of countless personnel behind the scenes. In the future, I will accomplish each mission with full commitment, living up to the trust of the motherland and the people," said fellow astronaut Wang Jie, who was also making his debut spaceflight.
After returning to Earth on Nov 14, the trio successfully completed their isolation recovery and rehabilitation and will now resume normal training following health assessments.
The crew's return, originally scheduled for Nov 5, was postponed due to safety concerns, with the astronauts later using the return capsule belonging to their successor crew of the Shenzhou-21 mission to get back to Earth. China later launched the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft which will serve the future return of the crew now aboard the Tiangong Space Station.
Shenzhou-20 astronauts share experiences after safely returning from debris incident
