The Making of Modern China

Staff members examine the re-entry capsule of Shenzhou-5
Wang Jianmin / Xinhua / AP

2003: The First Taikonaut
Staff members examine the re-entry capsule of Shenzhou-5, China's first manned spacecraft, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Oct. 16. Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut, or taikonaut, emerged safely.

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