Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is set to embark on the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station. Despite facing challenges such as motion sickness and not speaking Mandarin, Lai persevered through rigorous training. Her background in the Hong Kong Police Force, accustomed to long hours and irregular shifts, prepared her for the demanding selection process. AI
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RANK_REASON A notable individual achievement with national and regional significance, marking a first for Hong Kong in space exploration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]