The China Manned Space Agency on Sunday released its weekly update on the Shenzhou-23 mission, reporting that the crew has continued scientific research, platform maintenance and health monitoring aboard the Tiangong space station.
Nearly four months into their mission, the three astronauts -- Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying -- have been steadily advancing their space science and experiment tasks. Over the past week, they carried out routine maintenance of the space station platform and maintained their daily living and health.
Specifically, the crew conducted research on the spatial interaction between viruses and immune metabolism, accumulating key data for long-term in-orbit health protection. They also completed the replacement of the second batch of in-orbit test samples for the debris migration imaging experiment and experiment samples in the on-orbit maintenance and assembly operation cabinet.
In terms of platform care, the crew took microbial samples from the water dispenser outlet and carried out routine microbial prevention and control work inside the station, reinforcing health safeguards for long-term stays. They also completed personal noise exposure dose measurements and conducted regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance of the cabin environment. For health management, the astronauts completed mass measurements, bone density tests and ultrasound examinations of multiple body parts, including the neck, abdomen, heart, blood vessels and lower limb veins, to continuously monitor changes in their physical condition. While maintaining good exercise habits, they used equipment such as the bone loss countermeasure device to actively counter the physiological effects of weightlessness.
Shenzhou-23 crew conducts science, health checks aboard Tiangong space station
Shenzhou-23 crew conducts science, health checks aboard Tiangong space station
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker visited Tongji University in Shanghai on Wednesday, before attending the opening ceremony of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in the city on Thursday.
Stocker is paying an official visit to China until Saturday at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
While delivering a speech at the Tongji University, he put scientific research and higher education cooperation in the spotlight.
"Austria and China will build the future together, bringing mutual benefits to both countries. This requires courage, confidence and long-term commitment," said the Austrian chancellor, noting that Austria will be a trustworthy partner to China in opening a new chapter for cooperation.
At a panel discussion, participants from both countries discussed the future of science and engineering.
Recent exchanges between the Tongji University and Austrian universities focused on joint research, student mobility and the growing role of artificial intelligence in engineering education.
"This year marks the 55th anniversary of [the establishment of] diplomatic ties between China and Austria, and 100 years [the 100th year] since Professor Hans List began teaching at the Tongji University. These two milestones invite us to look back at history. The longstanding friendship between Chinese and Austrian engineers is a vivid example of China's openness to the world," said Wan Gang, honorary president of the China Association for Science and Technology.
In 1926, Hans List began teaching at the Tongji University, helping train China's first generation of internal combustion engine specialists. A century later, his family donated historical archives and a statue of him to the university.
There has been close cooperation between the Tongji University and AVL List GmbH, which was founded by Hans List and is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for engineering, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry.
A century ago, Austria brought some of its most advanced engineering technologies to China. Today, the two countries are building on that legacy, strengthening their friendship and partnership, and driving a new wave of innovation together.
Austrian chancellor visits Tongji University in Shanghai
