Special report: China launches its first moon orbitor

China holds a grand ceremony celebrating the success of the first stage of China's lunar probe program at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Dec. 12, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)

Chinese President pledges peaceful use of outer space

    BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Wednesday that China would adhere to the principle of peaceful development and use of outer space in concerted efforts with other nations.

    Hu made the remarks at a grand ceremony held Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate the first-phase lunar probe project's success.

President Hu: China joins nations with capability of deep space exploration

    BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said the success of the first stage of China's lunar probe program indicated the nation had joined countries with capability of deep space exploration.

    Hu made the remarks at a grand ceremony held Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate the first-phase lunar probe project's success.

Grand ceremony celebrates success of China's lunar probe program

    BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Beijing held a grand ceremony at the Great Hall of the People Wednesday morning to celebrate the success of the first stage of China's lunar probe program.

    President Hu Jintao is to deliver a speech at the assembly.

    Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, presided over the meeting.