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Hong Kong to host Shenzhou-23 astronauts, launch AI space research center

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Hong Kong is planning to host the Shenzhou-23 crew, including its first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, in the first half of 2027. This visit aims to celebrate Lai Ka-ying's historic mission to the Tiangong space station. Additionally, Hong Kong will establish a new space manufacturing research center this year, which will concentrate on AI and 3D printing technologies. AI

IMPACT Establishes a new research center focused on AI in space manufacturing, potentially driving innovation in the field.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the establishment of a research center and a potential visit by astronauts, which are related to technology and space exploration but do not represent a core AI release or significant industry-wide event.

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Hong Kong to host Shenzhou-23 astronauts, launch AI space research center

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

    Hong Kong could welcome the astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city’s history-making payload specialist, as early as the first half of next year, the technology chief has said. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also said on Sunday that t…

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