{
  "id": 6273653,
  "title": "HK, Macao students to join 'Tiangong Class' on Wed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hk-macao-students-to-join-tiangong-class-on-wed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:07:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869278-20260908.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday morning, Hong Kong and Macao students will have the opportunity to interact with the country's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, as she delivers a live lecture from space. This event, titled \"Tiangong Class - Hong Kong and Macao Designated Session,\" will also include an in-orbit demonstration and a student question-and-answer session. The trio participating in this mission are Lai Ka-ying, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, who are currently conducting manned space missions at the Tiangong Space Station. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:50am and will be broadcast live on RTHK TV 31, other local stations, the Information Services Department's website, and the news.gov.hk Facebook page. The Education Bureau will work with teachers and students in primary and secondary schools to ensure they can view the live broadcast on campuses.",
  "summary": "Students here and in Macao can expect to interact with Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on Wednesday morning as she delivers a live lecture from space along with her two fellow Shenzhou-23 crew members. The trio are currently carrying out manned space missions at the country's Tiangong Space Station, with the other two being Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan. Titled \"Tiangong Class\" Hong…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "HK, Macao students to join 'Tiangong Class' on Wed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hk-macao-students-to-join-tiangong-class-on-wed-6273825",
        "published": "2026-09-08T11:07:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}