Beijing declared the launch of Shenzhou 19 a "complete success" - it is one of 100 launches China has planned in a record ...

However, in Dongfeng Space City, a town built to support the launch site, China’s space programme is celebrated. Every street light is adorned with the national flag. Cartoon-like astronaut ...

China’s space programme is celebrated. Every street light is adorned with the national flag. Cartoon-like astronaut figurines and sculptures sit in the centre of children’s parks and plastic ...