After an exciting five-day visit, China's first domestically made icebreaker, Xuelong 2 (Snow Dragon 2), has set sail from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) back to Shanghai on Friday afternoon.
Marking its first-ever stop in Hong Kong, Xuelong 2 arrived on Monday as part of its homebound journey from China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition. The visit offered a unique glimpse into polar exploration, and Hong Kong residents were thrilled to be part of it! 🛳️🌍
During its stay, the icebreaker opened its doors to the public. Researchers from the Antarctic expedition team joined a two-day international conference on climate change at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, sharing invaluable insights on our changing planet. 🌐❄️
Over at the Hong Kong Science Museum, scientists from Xuelong 2 met with more than 250 enthusiastic school students at the Polar Research and Climate Change exhibition. Talk about inspiring the next generation of explorers and environmentalists! 🌿👩🔬
Ma Fung-kwok, chairman of the organizing committee for Xuelong 2's visit, shared that the activities were a hit among the public. \"Xuelong 2 and polar research have become familiar words to Hong Kong people,\" he said. It's official—polar fever has hit Hong Kong! 🥶🔥
Wei Fuhai, the deputy leader of the expedition team, emphasized the significance of the visit in commemorating the 40th anniversary of China's polar expeditions. He expressed hope that this event would deepen Hong Kong residents' understanding of the nation's polar research efforts and ignite a passion among young people for exploring nature's mysteries and protecting our environment. 🌏❤️
As Xuelong 2 sails back to Shanghai, it leaves behind a wave of excitement and inspiration in the HKSAR. Here's to bridging cultures and uniting in the quest for knowledge! 🌊🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
