Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Sunday, October 19, 2003
Bush: China's manned space mission is not a threat
US President George W. Bush said Sunday in Bangkok China's successful manned space mission of the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft is an interesting development rather than a threat.
US President George W. Bush said Sunday in Bangkok China's successful manned space mission of the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft is an interesting development rather than a threat.
During an interview with reporters from the Asia News TV channel, Bush said China is becoming a country which possesses sophisticated technology and huge potential.
He added that he believes China's technological gains from space exploration will be of benefit to humanity as a whole.