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China to send first Pakistani astronaut to space
Original: China's space diplomacy lifts Pakistani astronaut toward orbit
China is preparing to send a Pakistani astronaut into orbit, the first time a foreign national from Pakistan will fly on a Chinese space mission. The move is being described as space diplomacy, underlining Beijing's effort to deepen ties with Islamabad and showcase its space programme internationally, following cooperation under the China-Pakistan relationship.
Why now: China's choice of a Pakistani astronaut for a space mission highlights its growing space diplomacy and strategic partnership with Islamabad.
Evidence
- China's space diplomacy lifts Pakistani astronaut toward orbit · Reuters
- China's space diplomacy lifts Pakistani astronaut toward orbit · Reuters
- China's space diplomacy lifts Pakistani astronaut toward orbit · TradingView
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