China's 1st astronaut ignites crewed space buzz at IAC 2026

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world's largest gathering of the global space community, organized by the International Astronautical Federation, got underway on Monday, October 5, in Antalya, Türkiye. Day one was already making headlines. At a Global Network Forum focused on China's crewed space programs, Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut in space, shared the latest on the country's manned space cooperation, drawing widespread international attention. CGTN's Wu Lei spoke with Yang Liwei at the press conference and asked him about China's latest development in crewed space cooperation. Here's what he had to say. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA