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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to leave its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong leaves its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) and dives in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to dive in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong returned to the surface from the bottom of the sea in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong diving in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the "Jiaolong" deep-sea submersible experience capsule in the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jiaolong manned submersible

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The first 7000 meter deep Jiaolong manned submersible model independently designed and integrated by China, showcased at the National Oceanic Museum, was built in Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

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Jiaolong manned submersible

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The first 7000 meter deep Jiaolong manned submersible model independently designed and integrated by China, showcased at the National Oceanic Museum, was built in Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

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Qianlong III

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The model of China's most advanced autonomous submersible, "Qianlong III" displayed at the National Oceanic Museum, Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

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2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2024 - Members of the scientific expedition inspect the appearance and working condition of Jiaolong manned submersible's lifting safety pin in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 11, 2024.

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2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2024 - Members of the scientific expedition inspect the appearance and working condition of Jiaolong manned submersible's lifting safety pin in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 11, 2024.

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CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM (CN)

(240628) -- TIANJIN, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a model of Jiaolong, China's deep-sea manned submersible, at the National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin, north China, June 28, 2024. The National Maritime Museum of China is located in Tianjin Binhai New Area, covering an area of 15 hectares. As the summer vacation approaches, the number of visitors to the museum has increased. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ran)

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West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - Children view a model of Jiaolong at Qingdao West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Feb 14, 2024.

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West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - A father and son visit the Jiaolong model at Qingdao West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Feb 14, 2024.

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West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - A family of three view a Jiaolong model at Qingdao West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Feb 14, 2024.

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2023 Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors use VR technology to experience deep-sea exploration in the "Jiaolong Manned Submersible" at the 2023 Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Dec. 1, 2023.

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2023 Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors line up for deep-sea exploration aboard "Jiaolong Manned Submersible" at the 2023 Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Dec 1, 2023.

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WORLD MARINE EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE (CN)

(231012) -- FUZHOU, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model of China's deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong is exhibited at the China Marine Equipment Expo during the World Marine Equipment Conference 2023 in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Oct. 12, 2023. The World Marine Equipment Conference 2023 kicked off Thursday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, aiming to pool wisdom for fields including technological innovation, equipment manufacturing, and industrial cooperation. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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Students Visit Taizhou Museum

TAIZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 2, 2023 - Children visit a model of "Jiaolong" at the Taizhou Science and Technology Museum in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 2, 2023.

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Students Visit Taizhou Museum

TAIZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 2, 2023 - Children visit a model of "Jiaolong" at the Taizhou Science and Technology Museum in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 2, 2023.

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World Oceans Day

Tourists view a model of manned submersible "Jiaolong" at the "Genghai 1" ocean ranch complex platform in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. June 8, 2023 is World Oceans Day and National Ocean Awareness Day.

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World Oceans Day

Tourists view a model of manned submersible "Jiaolong" at the "Genghai 1" ocean ranch complex platform in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. June 8, 2023 is World Oceans Day and National Ocean Awareness Day.