STORY: China's manned space delegation visits Macao Science Center
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023
DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:46
LOCATION: MACAO, China
CATEGORY: SCIENCE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the delegation of China's manned space program visiting
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG GING PUI, Student from Tong Nam Middle School

STORYLINE:

A delegation of China's manned space program on Sunday visited the Macao Science Center. The astronauts were briefed on popular science education plans for Macao students.

The delegation also visited an ongoing exhibition of China's achievements in space exploration and navigation held at the center, including moon samples brought back by the Chang'e 5 lunar mission, models of rockets and "Macao Science 1" space exploration satellites jointly developed by the mainland and Macao.

The delegation concluded its six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao on Sunday.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency
"Through this visit, we hope to help Macao compatriots know more about China's manned space program, inspire the local young people to further explore science and space, and see increased participation of Macao in the country's future space programs."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG GING PUI, Student from Tong Nam Middle School
"Two years ago, I was honored to attend Ms. Wang Yaping's space class online and raised questions to her on behalf of Macao students. I felt very proud. Today I could come to the Science Center to meet Ms. Wang in person. This is like meeting my superstar. She has inspired me by her own stories and personally encouraged me to keep studying science. I hope to become a person like her whose life is meaningful to both the society and the country."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Macao, China.
(XHTV)