"Tiangong Dialogue" with African teenagers space dreams

Xinhua News Agency, Nairobi, September 8th. "Can you see the Sahara Desert in Africa and the Mountains of Kilimarzaro in Tiangong?" Through the Internet video, the "Tiangong dialogue" was performed with the Shenzhou 14 astronauts who were performing the task at the China Space Station.

African teenagers and Chinese astronauts "face to face"

The main venue of the "Tiangong Dialogue" event is located in the headquarters of the African Union (African Alliance) Committee in Siyabibaba, the capital of Ethiopia, and in Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somali, and South Africa, 8 countries Establishing a branch venue, nearly a thousand people attended.

In the real -time connection, the youth representatives from the 8 branch venues have proposed how to see how can the Sahara Desert and Kilimarzaro, and how to realize their dreams and lose weight on the "Tiangong" how to realize their dreams in the "Tiangong". What are the tasks of astronauts who are performing, and what quality of excellent astronauts must have.

Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe three Chinese astronauts answered questions one by one. They encourage young people to "start at the foot of the starry sky", hoping that they can study and master skills carefully and bravely explore the mystery of space.

This is the "Tiangong Dialogue" event filmed in Cairo, Egypt on September 6th. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Dongzheng

"Liu Yang, you are the first female astronaut in China. Is it difficult to become a female astronauts? How do you achieve your own life goals and dreams?" At the branch site of the Chinese university in Egypt, the youth Chinese teacher of Cairo University Patste Harryler asked Liu Yang.

Liu Yang replied that women can complete training and assessment and work tasks at high standards. "As long as we have dreams in our hearts, we will have power under our feet. As long as our hearts are far away and move forward, we will definitely play our wisdom and we will definitely reach the other side of the ideal."

Harryler said: "The Tiangong Dialogue" is a wonderful experience, and we are all excited for this. Especially for young people, this experience will help them build great dreams. "

"Tiangong Dialogue" encourages African teenagers

African officials and teachers and students participating in this event told Xinhua News Agency that this dialogue was full of meaning, which made African teenagers germinate the curiosity of exploring the vast universe.

On September 6, in the "Tiangong Dialogue" event in Somalia's capital, Mogadisha, the local students showed the souvenirs of the event. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Zakaria)

The event site broadcast short videos to introduce the achievements of Chinese aerospace development and Shenzhou No. 14 astronaut space work and living conditions. "I hope I can contribute to the progress of aerospace science and technology progress in Corteda and Africa like Chinese astronauts." Like Chinese astronauts. "

In the view of Elizabeth Bammer, President Mao Zedong Mao Zedong Mao Zedong, the event has expanded the theoretical knowledge learned by children from the books, and stimulated students' love for scientific exploration and their interest in the space universe.

Gorfred Sonison, a teacher at the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, said that interaction with Chinese astronauts is very important for African students. "Chinese astronauts in 'Tiangong" not only represent China, but also explore the vast universe on behalf of the world. "

Looking forward to the new level of China -Africa space cooperation

China has always attached great importance to cooperating with Africa in the aerospace field. The import and export of satellite re -star, co -construction of aerospace infrastructure, sharing satellite resources, joint satellite research and development and other forms of cooperation have achieved fruitful results.

On the 500 Denar banknotes issued by Algeria in 2018, there is a satellite developed and launched in China. This satellite is called Algeria No. 1 communication satellite; China Aerospace Surveying and Control Station, which is located in the city of Namibiaswakphande, is, is it. China's largest and most functional measurement and control stations in China's overseas aerospace measurement and control stations; at present, China is helping Egypt to build a satellite assembly integration test center and promote the launch of the Egyptian No. 2 satellite ...

Ambassador Hu Changchun, the head of the Chinese African Union Embassy, ​​said in his speech that China and Africa have a common dream of exploring space. This event reflects China -Africa's close solidarity cooperation, and it also shows that China -Africa has worked with the peak of science and technology.

On September 6, at the African -Betaba headquarters in Siyaba, Ethiopia, Ambassador Hu Changchun (left), head of the Chinese Embassy Regiment, Education, Science and Technology and Innovation Member Belle Hussein, a "Tiangong Palace "Space station model. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Michael Dewerd)

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