Reuters:
I have two questions. My first question is, will the COVID-19 outbreaks in China this year delay the completion of the space station by the end of 2022. And my second question is, how much has China spent on building the space station so far, and how much does China expect to spend in the coming months? Thanks.
Hao Chun:
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to China's general arrangements, the whole project team has overcome many difficulties and taken many targeted and effective measures, and secured the support and coordination of relevant departments and local governments at all levels, so that we have managed to minimize the effect of the pandemic on the project. Currently, the research and the manufacturing of the project are proceeding as schedule, so the construction plan of the space station will not be delayed.
The investment in planning and implementing the space station project has been generally moderate and in line with economic and social development of our country. In general, China's manned space project has blazed a sustainable development path with Chinese characteristics suitable to China's national conditions, with lower input, fast development, and fruitful results.
Thank you.
