The Shenzhou 30 manned spacecraft was launched at 9:31 this morning (6th), and Chief Executive Li Jiachao said when meeting reporters before the meeting that he was very excited and proud of this and warmly congratulated the complete success of the launch mission. Referring to the country's first selection of payload experts in Hong Kong last year, Lee revealed that more than a dozen candidates from Hong Kong and Macao passed the primary election, including the government, the Hospital Authority, universities and other enterprises, and the candidates will go to Beijing in June to run for the re-election.

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When Li Jiachao met with reporters, he said that in the morning, he watched the live broadcast of the successful launch of the National Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft with Deputy Secretary for Finance Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Zhang Manli and Director of the Chief Executive Office Ye Wenjuan, and Li Jiachao then uploaded relevant photos on social platforms.

He pointed out that the Shenzhou 16 manned mission is the second mission of the national manned space project this year, and it is also the first manned mission in the application and development stage of the space station. He is proud and honored that the national manned spaceflight cause continues to make progress and success.

Referring to the country's first selection of payload experts in Hong Kong last year, Li Jiachao pointed out that with the care and trust of the country, Hong Kong people have the opportunity to participate in the great cause of the motherland's space industry, describing this selection as of special historical significance.

Mr Lee Ka-chiu, Deputy Secretary for Finance Mr Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Mr Cheung Man-li and Director of the Chief Executive Office Mr Ye Wenjuan watched the live broadcast of the successful launch of the National Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft. (Lee Jiachao Facebook)

In June, he went to Beijing to participate in the re-election

He revealed that more than a dozen candidates from Hong Kong and Macau had passed the primary election and would go to Beijing in June to participate in the re-election, including government departments, the Hospital Authority, universities and other institutions and enterprises, and he raised his voice and said, "I cheer for the candidates!" It is hoped that some of them will successfully realize their space dreams, contribute to the national space industry and win glory for Hong Kong.

He pointed out that the selection of payload experts in Hong Kong means that the country attaches importance and concern to youth development and has confidence in Hong Kong's scientific research level, and he believes that this selection can stimulate more Hong Kong youth's interest in aerospace science and technology.

Li Jiachao Meets with Reporter After Watching the Launch of Shenzhou 16 Will it be illegal for Hong Kong and Macao payload experts to make contributions and publicly mourn June Fourth? Lee Ka-chiu did not have a clear response, saying that any act must be legal, and the Hong Kong government and Guangdong Province signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two places for the elderly, and Li Jiachao hopes to provide social welfare services in place