Shenzhou-20 astronauts meet press after returning from space

Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-20 mission Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie meet the press at the Beijing Aerospace City on Jan 16, 2026. This was the first official public appearance of the crew of the Shenzhou-20 flight mission after they returned to Earth. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-20 crewed mission met the press in Beijing on Friday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in November last year.

Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-20 mission Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie meet the press at the Beijing Aerospace City on Jan 16, 2026. This was the first official public appearance of the crew of the Shenzhou-20 flight mission after they returned to Earth. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]