The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 crewed mission met the press on Wednesday, marking their first public appearance since returning from space two months ago. After returning, the Shenzhou-18 astronauts have completed isolation and recovery for medical examinations, and have now moved to the observation stage.
At present, the Shenzhou-18 crew members are in good physical and mental condition, with the results of various medical examinations being normal, and the muscle strength, endurance and cardiopulmonary exercise function having basically returning to the pre-flight level.
After completing the work during the recovery period and health recovery assessment, the three astronauts will return to normal training.
Shenzhou-18's return capsule, carrying astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Nov 4, 2024, after completing a six-month space station mission.
Shenzhou-18 astronauts meet press after return from space
Shenzhou-18 astronauts meet press after return from space
Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed two executive orders on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.
Trump announced these tariffs in a speech in the White House Rose Garden, during which he also said a 25-percent tariff on cars and car parts imported into the U.S. will take effect on Thursday.
Many trading partners of the U.S. have previously expressed their opposition, saying that they will take countermeasures in response.
On Wednesday, President of the European Council Antonio Costa said the European Union must react in a "firm but smart manner" to the reciprocal tariffs.
"This is truly a major economic mistake for the United States and also for Europe and the entire world," Costa said.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the introduction of new U.S. tariffs would have heavy repercussions for Italian producers, adding that she did not rule out "adequate responses" to defend Italian products.
While stating that the UK is engaging in constructive talks to reach a broader economic prosperity deal with the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also said that the country is prepared for all possible scenarios and will not rule out any possibilities
Trump imposes "reciprocal tariffs" amid widespread opposition
Trump imposes "reciprocal tariffs" amid widespread opposition
