Hopes for China's space launch

As China prepares to launch its second manned space mission, the BBC News website spoke to people across the country to gauge their hopes and fears.

Nick Xiao Beijing "This is a diversion from the burning issues." Jane Yuan Shanghai "China still needs to go a long way."

Yazhuo Ye Ningbo "The world needs China to balance power." Lawman Chen Xiamen "This will strengthen our pride."