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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

A drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 breaking the ice to lead the way 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

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

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

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

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

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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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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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Supplies to be transported to China's Qinling Station are unloaded from a barge in Antarctica on Dec. 28, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2024 shows penguins near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team are pictured on a barge while transporting supplies to China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

This photo taken on Dec. 25, 2024 shows a view of the mountains near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Chinese cargo vessel Yong Sheng sails in the sea on Dec. 24, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Barges transport supplies near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 26, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, unloads materials near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 27, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2024 shows a view of the scenery near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team unload supplies on China's icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, on Dec. 27, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team are pictured on a barge while transporting supplies to China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, is pictured near China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 27, 2024. Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, which are on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, arrived at China's Qinling Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25 and carried out unloading operations. Photo by Huang Taoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

A snowmobile transports supplies to China's Zhongshan station in Antarctica, December 9, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team unload supplies in Antarctica, December 9, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

A helicopter transports supplies from China's research icebreaker Xuelong in Antarctica, December 7, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team and penguins are pictured in Antarctica, December 8, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team unload supplies from China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 in Antarctica, December 9, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 41st Antarctic Expedition

China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 waits for the unloading operations in Antarctica, December 3, 2024. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, carried out unloading operations surrounding Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Taoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - Models of the polar research ship Xuelong and Xuelong 2 are displayed at the National Maritime Museum in Tianjin, China, October 4, 2024.

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(240712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific expedition in the Amundsen Sea. (Photo by Chen Dongbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - Members of the public visit the "Xueloing 2" research icebreaker in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The icebreaking research ship Ji Di is docked at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 3, 2024.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - Members of the public visit the "Xueloing 2" research icebreaker in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - Members of the public visit the "Xueloing 2" research icebreaker in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.

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Xuelong 2 Icebreaker

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - The Xuelong 2 research icebreaker is docked at the Olympic Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 3, 2024. Xuelong 2 is the first polar research icebreaker in the world to adopt the technology of bidirectional ice breaking at the bow and stern.