Lin Xiqiang
Lin Xiqiang is the Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, where he plays a critical role in overseeing China's manned space missions and international collaborations. He was recently in the news for signing a cooperation agreement with Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, marking a significant step in the selection and training of Pakistani astronauts for missions to the Chinese space station.
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Lin Xiqiang is the spokesperson for the Chinese Manned Space Agency and provided updates on the lunar mission preparations.
El espacio, el otro campo de batalla entre China y Estados Unidos | Ciencia
Spain· 2025-04-27
Lin Xiqiang is the spokesperson for China's manned space program.
中國 - 20250424 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-04-24
Lin Xiqiang is the spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency and provided details about the Shenzhou-20 mission.
China lanza una misión tripulada a su estación espacial: “La patria y el pueblo esperan que volváis con éxito” | CienciaSpain· 2025-04-24Lin Xiqiang is a spokesperson for the China-Manned Space Agency who confirmed the training of Pakistani astronauts in China.
Pakistani astronaut to be part of Chinese space mission - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-04-24Lin Xiqiang announced the launch of the Shenzhou 20 manned spacecraft at a press conference.
神舟二十今升空 3太空人駐留半年 指令長陳冬三上太空：不敢鬆懈 將迎天舟九神廿一 - 20250424 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-04-23CSMA spokesperson Lin Xiqiang outlined the selection process which will take place in three stages.
Pakistan to select two astronauts to train for its first manned space mission with China - TechPakistan· 2025-04-23
Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson for China's manned space program, announced the selection of a Pakistani astronaut for a joint flight.
中國參與選拔巴基斯坦太空人聯合飛行 (14:43) - 20250423 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-04-23Lin Xiqiang emphasized the importance of the cooperation agreement for international manned space collaboration.
通讯｜书写中巴两国航天领域深化合作新篇章——中国空间站将迎来首位外籍航天员--国际--人民网
China· 2025-03-02
Lin Xiqiang, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, signed the agreement.
中巴签署选拔训练航天员合作协议--经济·科技--人民网China· 2025-03-01