The Beijing Hour China successfully launches Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission
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Apr 24, 2025 Gao Junya, a seasoned reporter who spent five years in Africa and visited Kenya multiple times, discusses the deepening ties between China and Kenya as they elevate their partnership for increased collaboration. She highlights Kenya's pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative and its efforts to bolster trade amidst global challenges. Gao also delves into China's ambitious Tiangong Space Station, celebrating the successful crewed Shenzhou-20 mission, and the complexities surrounding current U.S.-China trade relations.
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China-Kenya Shared Future Insight
- China and Kenya elevated ties to a community with a shared future focusing on infrastructure and connectivity projects in East Africa.
- Rising US tariffs push China and Kenya to deepen trade cooperation for inclusive growth and open markets.
Shenzhou-20 Mission Objectives
- China’s Shenzhou-20 mission carries astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station for a six-month mission focused on spacewalks and life science experiments.
- Research includes studying muscle atrophy, bone loss, regeneration, and sustainability of ecosystems in space.
China Denies US Tariff Talks
- China denies any ongoing tariff talks with the US, insisting dialogue must be equal and mutually beneficial.
- China remains open to talks but will fight if trade conflicts continue.