The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station released a music video tracing the country's space endeavors, blending their scientific mission with a musical tribute to celebrate the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17 this year.
Taking a break from their busy schedule in orbit, the trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- recorded the song "The Five-Starred Red Flag Flutters in Space", specifically composed for Chinese space professionals.
Ahead of the music video, the crew shared their personal reflections on the national flag.
"The first time I performed a spacewalk, the five-star red flag of China outside the cabin was shining with dazzling brilliance," recalled Wu Fei.
"That five-star red flag is the most beautiful scenery in my heart," said Zhang Hongzhang.
"Let the five-star red flag fly high in space," the trio said together, setting the stage for their musical tribute recorded 400 kilometers above the Earth.
The video pays tribute to the pioneers of the space program, featuring footage of China's first astronaut in space, Yang Liwei, alongside subsequent generations of astronauts who have followed in his path.
Shenzhou-21 crew release music video featuring China's space endeavors
Hamas on Monday accused Israel of committing a "blatant violation" of the agreed mechanisms for operating the Rafah crossing, which were stipulated in the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
In a press statement, the movement said that despite the reopening of the crossing in both directions, Israel has violated its operational framework and carried out systematic abuses against Palestinians returning to Gaza, including physical and psychological mistreatment and harsh interrogation.
According to Hamas, Israel has failed to adhere to daily quotas for those exiting or entering Gaza, endangering thousands of patients and wounded individuals with medical referrals abroad.
It urged mediators and guarantor states to intervene and compel Israel to open the crossing in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a body under Israel's Defense Ministry, said Sunday that about 320 patients and escorts had exited Gaza through the crossing over the past two weeks, and a similar number of people had entered the enclave during this period.
"Gazans passing through the Rafah crossing are contingent upon the submission of approved passenger lists by the Egyptian authorities and the World Health Organization and the crossing's capacity," COGAT said on social media, claiming that Israel continues to "facilitate the entry and exit of Gazans" through the crossing "in line with the agreed framework".
The Rafah crossing had remained largely closed since Israeli forces seized control of it in May 2024, worsening Gaza's humanitarian situation. Its limited operation resumed on Feb. 2 under the latest ceasefire agreement taking effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
Hamas accuses Israel of violating Rafah crossing operational mechanisms
