Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Tung Chee Hwa, on behalf of the people of Hong Kong, congratulated
Wednesday the motherland on the successful launch of the Shenzhou-5
spacecraft.
"Hong Kong people and I are overwhelmed with pride and
excitement following the successful launch of the first Chinese
manned spacecraft which has been designed and developed by our
motherland. We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to
our country," he said.
With perseverance, courage and wisdom, the Chinese people have
made their dream of conquering space come true, Tung said, adding
that the accomplishment demonstrates China's standard of space
technology, as well as its strength and international standing.
"The entire community of Hong Kong and I are waiting for the
victorious return of our hero," said the chief executive.
(Xinhua News Agency October 16, 2003)
