Video: China to start selecting third batch of astronauts this year

Yang Liwei, member of the CPPCC and China’s first astronaut, said the country will select the third batch of astronauts this year with several changes in number, type and scope compared with earlier selections. Yang made the remarks at the “CPPCC members’ passage”. 

Yang Liwei, member of the CPPCC and China's first space traveler/File photo