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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Scientific expedition team members retrieve a benthic lander while conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Aug. 14, 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. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. 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 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

The scientific expedition team members deploy ice-based buoys in the high-latitude waters of the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 25, 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. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) sensor is retrieved to China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Sept. 8, 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. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. 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

A drone photo taken on Sept. 26, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 berthed at a dock in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 26, 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. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific research 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. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CHINA BRAND DAY-EXPOSITION (CN)

(240511) -- SHANGHAI, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors discuss near a model of China's first independently-developed and built ultra-deepwater gas field, Shenhai Yihao, or Deep Sea No.1, at the China National Offshore Oil Corporation booth during a China brands exposition of China Brand Day 2024 events in Shanghai, east China, May 11, 2024. The exposition is being held both online and offline. The offline segment covers an area of nearly 70,000 square meters, where exhibitors displayed a variety of technological innovation achievements and products, showcasing the image and strength of Chinese brands. Established in 2017, China Brand Day is celebrated on May 10 every year, and aims to increase society's awareness of brand development and create a sound atmosphere for brand building. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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China-developed deepwater gas field reports record gas, oil output

STORY: China-developed deepwater gas field reports record gas, oil output SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gas field STORYLINE: China's first independently-developed and built ultra-deepwater gas field, Shenhai Yihao, or Deep Sea No. 1, has recorded an accumulated natural gas output of over 8 billion cubic meters so far, with its oil output exceeding 800,000 cubic meters. The deepest of its kind in China, the Shenhai Yihao ultra-deepwater gas field began operation on June 25, 2021. According to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), its operator, the construction of the phase II project of Deep Sea No. 1, which aims to upgrade the gas field, is underway. Upon completion, it will control 23 deep-water gas wells and two sets of underwater production systems. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) submerging into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team conducted the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation ran from late May to early June in 2023. (Photo by Li Duojiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows the scientific research ship Tansuo-2 carrying submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) returning to Sanya of south China's Hainan Province after conducting deep-sea archaeological investigation in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior), which is used for collecting underwater archaeological data, aboard the scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) in the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydronaut unhitches the rope on the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) from the scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) to make preparations for underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) resurfaces after completing a day's underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is released from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 and prepares to submerge into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is released from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 and prepares to submerge into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) resurfaces after completing a day's underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydronaut unhitches the rope on the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 to make preparations for underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 26, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) prepares to submerge into the sea before conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior), which is used for collecting underwater archaeological data, aboard the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 in the South China Sea. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows China's crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, after completing the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1 carrying the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is seen in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, after completing the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, May 21, 2023. An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Two Chinese manned submersibles complete 175 dives in 2022

STORY: Two Chinese manned submersibles complete 175 dives in 2022 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the submersibles STORYLINE: Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) and Fendouzhe (Striver) -- two manned submersibles developed by China -- completed a total of 175 dives in 2022. They have exhibited world-leading operational and maintenance capabilities, according to the annual conference of a scientific instruction committee for the use of the two manned submersibles, which was held Tuesday. Shenhai Yongshi, which can reach a depth of 4,500 meters, completed 100 dives for a fourth consecutive year, at an average depth of 1,292.52 meters. The submersible spent 180 days operating at sea, where it was tasked with scientific exploration, engineering application, search and salvage, and emergency response. Fendouzhe, which is capable of reaching a depth of 10,000 meters, spent 202 days at sea last year, completing 75 dives. The subme

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-AERIAL PHOTO

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 16, 2021 shows the deep-sea manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) and its mother ship Tansuo-2. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)