For the first time, China is going to admit foreign students in its aerospace institute, including some from Pakistan.
A total of eight foreign students from the following countries were given admission in Shenzhou College of Space Technology:
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Cambodia
- Venezuela
- Belarus
A ceremony was held in Shenzhou College, which comes under China Academy of Space Technology, to welcome the students.
The Master’s degree in Aerospace Science program consists of a two-year course.
Space Science professor Jiao Weizix of Pecking University told,
China’s aerospace industry technology is comprehensive, especially its satellites for navigation, communication and meteorology, a field in which China can and would like to help other countries cultivate talent. The enrollment of foreign students also proves that China’s technology in the field has made a huge progress during the past years.
China Academy of Space Technology already cooperates with Pakistan, Algeria, Venezuela, Nigeria, and Ethiopia under the Know-How project.
Jiao added that the initiative will help in building China’s global image as well,
China used to receive help from countries such as the former Soviet Union and now is able to help others, which is also good for China in building its international image.
China and Pakistan recently partnered to launch a communications and remote sensing satellite in 2018 as well. China will also help Pakistan Airforce by equipping the world’s most advanced radar system in the JF-17 Thunder Jet Fighter.
