In January and March 2018, China Manned Space Agency vice director, astronaut Yang Liwei stated that Group 3 selection was expected to begin in 2018 and would include engineers and mission specialists.[6] Yang also stated that Group 3 would include civilians from industry and research institutions.[6]
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