Tea Leaf Nation

The launch of Shenzhou 9 last month drew the world’s attention as China sent its first female taikonaut, Liu Yang, into space. While many focus on the contrast between Liu Yang and Feng Jianmei, there is another contrast between those in the sky and those below who face the falling debris.  The Silent Majority Chinese [...]

The launch of Shenzhou 9 last month drew the world’s attention as China sent its first female taikonaut, Liu Yang, into space. While many focus on the contrast between Liu Yang and Feng Jianmei, there is another contrast between those in the sky and those below who face the falling debris.  The Silent Majority Chinese [...]

History has been made. On Saturday, Liu Yang became China’s first female taikonaut when the Shenzhou 9 launched into outer space. This is the first manned docking attempt for China’s space exploration program and a major milestone for the country. According to a spokesperson for the space program, People’s Liberation Army fighter pilot Liu Yang’s [...]