China on Thursday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. Launched at 15:30 (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-5 rocket, the satellite has successfully entered its preset orbit.
This satellite will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.
The launch marks the 650th mission carried out by the Long March carrier rocket series.
China launches new communication technology test satellite
China expresses deep condolences over the passing of Yohei Kono, former speaker of Japan's lower house who issued an apology over the country's wartime atrocities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
Kono passed away at the age of 89 on June 8, Japanese media reported.
"We express deep condolences over the passing of Mr. Kono and extend sincere sympathies to his family. Mr. Kono was an old friend of the Chinese people. He upheld a correct view of history. In 1993, as Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, he issued an official statement on the comfort women issue, acknowledging the responsibility of the Japanese government and expressing remorse and apology. The statement continues to have a positive impact to this day," said Lin at a regular news briefing in Beijing.
China expresses condolences over passing of former Japanese lawmaker
