Overseas Chinese applaud Shenzhou-7's successful launch
26/9/2008 17:57
Overseas Chinese around the world have extended warm congratulations on
China's successful launch of a third manned spacecraft Shenzhou-7.
"I felt so
excited and proud to be a Chinese when the Shenzhou-7 was launched
successfully," said Chen Anshen, deputy chairman of the Chinese Association in
Austria.
Chen said he was also excited about the rapid progress of China's
science and technology, which, he believed, will surely boost the development of
the country's productivity and push the country's national economy to new
heights.
"It demonstrates that China not only has strong economic power but
also remarkable technological strength," Zhao Xiaofeng, a compatriot from Hong
Kong, said in Austria.
The successful launch of Shenzhou-7 will also boost
China's international image, she added.
In Algiers, capital of Algeria, staff
of the Chinese embassy and representatives from various Chinese enterprises in
Algeria held parties to celebrate the great event.
"This event is of great
significance for China to enhance its national solidarity," Chinese Ambassador
to Algeria Liu Yuhe said.
In Argentina, the overseas Chinese also paid close
attention to the launch of the spacecraft.
"The launch of Shenzhou-7
signified a remarkable achievement China has made since the country adopted the
policy of reform and opening-up in 1978," said Luo Chaoxi, secretary-general of
the Argentine Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of
China.
It showed that China has become a more influential power in the world,
Luo said.
The overseas Chinese in Peru also spoke highly of the event, saying
it was "greatly encouraging and inspiring."
"While we are still basking in
the joy and pride brought by the Beijing Olympics, in Beijing comes another
piece of good news -- the successful launch of Shenzhou-7," said Zhou Ruibo,
chairman of the Peruvian Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification
of China.
"It shows that China's aerospace technology has entered a brand new
stage," said Zhou.
China successfully launched its third manned spacecraft
yesterday with three astronauts on board to attempt the country's first-ever
space walk.
Xinhua
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