China: November 20, 1999

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Using technology obtained from Russia, China announced the successful test flight of a space vehicle. Unlike the Russian model, which can carry three people, the Chinese one can carry four. The test flight was unmanned. This program has little military significance and is mainly a PR and feel good exercise. 

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