In October 2003 Yang Liwei made history as the first Chinese citizen in
space, orbiting the globe 14 times in the Shenzhou 5. The Chinese space
program has sometimes been called the last of the secret space programs.
Although it is far less secretive now than formerly, fascinating
revelations are still being made. Brian Harvey examines the history of
the Chinese space program, from it's earliest times to the historic
breakthrough of manned flight.