It is the first time for the country to select payload experts in Hong Kong and Macau. Sun Dong, director of the Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau, pointed out today (1st) that 120 people in Hong Kong signed up, of which 40 people will enter the next stage of selection after the preliminary round selection, and the proportion of men and women is evenly divided. 10% come from universities and colleges, and 60% come from scientific research institutions, government departments, etc. Sun Dong said that he hopes to finally select at least one representative of Hong Kong to become a national space researcher.
Sun Dong, Director of Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau.
(File photo/Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Sun Dong pointed out in Business Taiwan's "Politics Sunday" that Hong Kong has received 120 applications, and the selection has been completed in the past two months, and 40 people are eligible for further selection. Among them, the proportion of men and women is evenly divided. In the field of research, 40% are from various universities in Hong Kong, and 60% are from national space research personnel and government departments. It is hoped that at least one representative of Hong Kong will be selected to become a national space research personnel.
He also pointed out that the selectors are full of enthusiasm for the aerospace industry, which moved him. There are also selectors whose children are proud that their parents have the opportunity to become astronauts. After the selectors, they will go to the next round of selection. Family members conduct physical examinations.
▼On October 2, a number of mainland astronauts made a film to promote the recruitment of Hong Kong and Macau astronauts▼
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In addition, Sun Dong said that the "Innovative Technology Development Blueprint" announced by the government last month aims to increase the gross domestic product of the manufacturing industry from 1% to 5% within 10 years. The 5-year development is the hardest, and problems such as talents and land need to be solved.
The Hong Kong government is actively "scrambling for talents". Sun Dong pointed out that Hong Kong has not done enough to attract and retain talents, and realize the transformation of achievements. The government will provide as much help as possible to innovative talents. Provide accommodation for innovation and technology talents at reasonable rents, and is preparing to build a second building. The Loop District and San Tin have reserved land as a residence for innovation and technology talents.
▼On October 2, the government announced the details of recruiting astronauts as "payload experts"▼
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