China's Shenzhou-19 crew adapt to work, living conditions in space: space authority

China's Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station have adapted to the new environment in China's Tiangong Space station, starting to engage in their daily routines orderly after they boarded the station over half month ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The crew members, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were sent into the space station on Oct 30 for a six-month mission.

In close coordination with ground researchers, the Shenzhou-19 crew have completed their first full-system pressure emergency drill and in-orbit medical training since their arrival.

The former drill simulated the process of the crew members responding to an internal depressurization scenario in the space station, which involves astronauts and ground personnel collaborating in emergency response throughout the entire process.

The in-orbit medical training simulated the procedures for providing medical assistance in the event of sudden illness or injury among astronauts, aimed to help the crew become more familiar with the locations of devices in the space station, review usage methods, and reinforce operational processes and skills.

During the mission, the crew will carry out extravehicular activities, including the installation of space debris protection devices.

Last week, the three astronauts completed routine checks and maintenance of their space suits, and set their storage conditions, ensuring that the suits are in good condition.

While in orbit, the crew are required to regularly conduct environmental monitoring and equipment maintenance within the space station.

Last week, Shenzhou-19 commander Cai Xuzhe inspected the cabin's acoustic environment.

Additionally, the crew completed inspections and maintenance of the regenerative life support system equipment.

Furthermore, the crew also regularly carried out tasks such as cleaning, supplies arranging and transfer, and garbage transfer and storage to maintain a clean environment in the space station.

Besides, the astronauts also underwent regular medical checks to monitor their health and do physical exercises.

China's Shenzhou-19 crew adapt to work, living conditions in space: space authority

China's Shenzhou-19 crew adapt to work, living conditions in space: space authority

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane on Thursday in Beijing.

Noting that China and Laos are comrades and brothers, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China is ready to work with Laos to promote cooperation in the construction of the China-Laos Railway and in areas such as minerals, economy and trade, and human resources development, as well as to deepen cooperation within multilateral frameworks.

China is willing to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, and continuously advance the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future of strategic significance to a higher level, Wang added.

Thongsavanh said Laos firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and looks forward to taking the 65th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic ties and the Year of Laos-China Friendship as an opportunity to further promote practical cooperation and implement the action plan for the Laos-China community with a shared future.

Chinese foreign minister meets Lao counterpart