The China Manned Space Program delegation attends a special conference on the National Manned Space Program.

A special conference on the National Manned Space Program is held at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. About 400 people from the local science and techonology sector, school teachers and students attend the event.

A special conference on the National Manned Space Program is held at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. About 400 people from the local science and techonology sector, school teachers and students attend the event.

The Chief Designer of the space station system of the China Manned Space Program and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Mr Yang Hong, gives an introduction on the development of manned spaceflight during the conference.

The Deputy Chief Designer of the space utilisation system of the China Manned Space Program and researcher at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mr Zhong Hongen, gives an introduction on the the applications of space stations during the conference.

The Commander of the Shenzhou-14 crew, Mr Chen Dong, shares his space flight experience during the conference.

The Deputy Director of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Mr Wang Xuewu, gives an introduction of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center during the conference.

The Leader of the China Manned Space Program delegation, Mr Lin Xiqiang, and four astronauts participate in the question and answer session at the special conference.

The Leader of the China Manned Space Program delegation, Mr Lin Xiqiang, answers questions from attendees about the conditions and requirements for becoming an astronaut.

An astronaut of the Shenzhou-12 crew, Mr Liu Boming, shares his life experience in space during the Q and A session.

An astronaut of the Shenzhou-13 crew, Ms Wang Yaping, shares her experience of teaching in space during the Q and A session.

An astronaut of the Shenzhou-15 crew, Mr Zhang Lu, shares his experience on carrying out extravehicular missions during the Q and A session.

The Commander of the Shenzhou-14 crew, Mr Chen Dong, interacts with attendees during the Q and A session.

The special conference on the National Manned Space Program successfully comes to a close; they exchange souvenirs and pose for photographs.