BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Leung Chun Ying, the chief executive of Hong Kong SAR, has sent his congratulations on the successful landing of the Chang’-3 probe. He said he is proud of the young scientific and technical personnel taking part in the lunar exploration program and expects even greater achievements.
He also expressed his hope the scientific and technical talents from Hong Kong can make a contribution to the country’s scientific research in various ways.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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