2 w. ago Astronauts in orbit greet first Thai king to visit China mainland in 800 years

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago Astronauts in orbit greet first Thai king to visit mainland China in 800 years

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago First Thai king to Beijing in 800 years greeted by Chinese astronauts in orbit

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago Thai King, Queen Receive Grand Welcome in Beijing on Historic Visit

Thai King, Queen Receive Grand Welcome in Beijing on Historic Visit  OANANews

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2 w. ago Thai King, Queen Receive Highest Honors on Day 2 of Beijing Visit

Thai King, Queen Receive Highest Honors on Day 2 of Beijing Visit  OANANews

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3 w. ago 3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after space junk strands them in orbit

3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after space junk strands them in orbit  USA Today

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3 w. ago Xi welcomes Thai king to China with pledge of progress for family

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “true good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while pitching...

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3 w. ago ‘Good relatives’: Xi vows to boost Bangkok ties as Thai king visits China

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “genuine good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while...

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3 w. ago ‘Good relatives’: Xi vows to boost ties as Thai king visits China

China stood ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “genuine good relatives, friends and partners” as he met the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to state broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while pitching Beijing’s 15th five-year plan...

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3 w. ago China's Xi holds milestone meeting with Thai king in Beijing

China's Xi holds milestone meeting with Thai king in Beijing  Reuters

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3 w. ago President Xi Jinping holds welcome ceremony for Thai king in Beijing

President Xi Jinping holds welcome ceremony for Thai king in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives in Beijing for state visit

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives in Beijing for state visit  news.cgtn.com

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4 w. ago Three Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Space, Beijing Races to Save Crew in Orbit

Three Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Space, Beijing Races to Save Crew in Orbit  WION

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