China ready for cooperation in peaceful exploitation of outer space
( 2003-10-16 21:02) (Xinhua)
China is willing to cooperate with other nations in exploring peaceful
exploitation of outer space, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said
Thursday.
At a press conference here Zhang described China's first manned space mission
of Shenzhou-5 as further great progress by mankind in exploring peaceful
utilization of outer space.
The success was exciting not only for all Chinese, but also for people around
the world, Zhang said.
It is a historic step taken by the Chinese people in their endeavor to get to
the forefront in science and technology, she said.
Shenzhou-5 carried the flags of the United Nations and China, showing China's
willingness to closely cooperate with the United Nations and to cooperate with
other nations in the peaceful utilization of space, and to continue to support
the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, Zhang said.
She said China is grateful for the congratulations offered by the leaders of
many countries after the successful completion of the mission.
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