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The Chinese mainland’s polar research icebreaker Xuelong reached Qinling Station after a challenging two-week voyage, delivering 1,400 tonnes of vital supplies to support Antarctic science.
China’s icebreaker Xuelong set sail for Lyttelton Port in New Zealand on January 3, 2026, for resupply, crew rotation and new scientific missions in the Amundsen Sea.
China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team departs from Zhongshan Station, venturing into the Antarctic interior for groundbreaking scientific research. 🌏❄️
China’s 41st Antarctic expedition heats up as Xuelong 2 and Yong Sheng unite to build Qinling Station. Dive into their icy adventure! 🐉❄️
China’s cargo vessel Yong Sheng sets sail for Antarctica, loaded with materials for the new Qinling Station, marking the start of China’s 41st Antarctic expedition. Exciting discoveries await!
China’s 41st Antarctic expedition has set sail! The Snow Dragon ships embark on a seven-month journey to build the Qinling Station, study climate change impacts, and conduct international research.
China’s 40th Antarctic expedition has returned, and scientists are now unlocking secrets from atmospheric samples collected in the South Pole. Discover how this research impacts our understanding of global climate change.
Chinese scientists return from an epic Antarctic expedition with over 400 plankton samples, unlocking secrets of microscopic marine life! 🌊🔬
China’s first domestically-built polar icebreaker, Xuelong 2, arrives in Hong Kong after a triumphant Antarctic expedition, marking its first-ever visit to the city and sharing epic tales of adventure.