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At the 2026 World Chinese Language Conference, former Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny shared a touching story with CGTN's Merna Al Nasser from a documentary about China’s space station.

"Mama, will you bring me back a star?" A simple question from the young daughter of Wang Yaping, China's first female astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, left a lasting impression on Kenny.

Reflecting on the universal innocence of children, Kenny highlighted how human connections transcend languages and borders. He also described learning a new language as a way to enjoy life and encouraged young people to start with Chinese.

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'Bring me back a star': Chinese astronaut's story touches former Irish PM Enda Kenny