The visit of Delegation of Shenzhou-6 Manned Space Mission made the Hong Kong public feel proud of their space heroes and the great achievement of their motherland in space industry.

Most news papers in Hong Kong carried editorials Monday welcoming the space heroes and speaking highly of the huge progress of Chinese space program.

The Takungpao said in its editorial that the astronauts has set off a new space whirl in Hong Kong.

It said from the first astronaut Yang Liwei to Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng, the blue uniform becomes the trademark of the Chinese space industry, which symbolizes that China has already become one of the few members of the space club.

It said the visit of the two space heroes reminded Hong Kong people of the visit of Yang Liwei two years ago, which means the space industry of China has made a big step forward from one man staying one day in space to two men staying five days during such a short time.

The Wenweipo carried an editorial saying the visit of Shenshou- 6 mission received warm welcome in Hong Kong.

It said the progress of the pace technology and the exploration of the space is an important criteria measuring a country's comprehensive strength.

The success of the astronauts not only realized the dream of flying in the space but also made China a stronger country in the world, it added.

The editorial said the spirit of the Chinese space industry mirrored the spirit of the Hong Kong people, which means to constantly strive to become stronger and never be defeated by difficulties.

It said that the affection of Hong Kong people to the delegation not only means that the public want to share the proud of the great success in space industry but will also strengthen their belongingness to their motherland.

The Singtao Daily said the story of the astronauts is a good example of personal sacrifice for the good of the country.

It said that Nie Haisheng, one of the two astronauts, has not returned home to visit his aging mother for several year is an example more convincing than simply shouting slogans.

The Hong Kong Commercial Daily said the visit of the Shenzhou-6 delegation is a great holiday to Hong Kong people and set off a strong whirl of Shenzhou-6.

It said the delegation chose Hong Kong as it first station showed the great importance the central government attached to Hong Kong and their visit brought great honor and proud to Hong Kong people.

With only 13 years since the start of its space exploration, China has made a breakthrough in space technology by sending two astronauts to the space, making the country one of the few countries having this ability, it said.

It said being a Chinese, especially a Chinese in Hong Kong, seeing the great success of space industry of China making people feel even more proud of their motherland. The achievement of space industry gave Hong Kong people more confidence in the development of their country.

Source: Xinhua