Chinese expedition team sets sail on seven-month journey to Antarctica

Long introduced at a news briefing that the research team will focus on several key tasks. One highlight is that the team will advance the construction of supporting infrastructure and optimize the operation system at the Qinling Station in Antarctica, which is China's fifth Antarctic base and began operations in February 2024.

On this expedition, scientists will conduct comprehensive multidisciplinary investigations across multiple Antarctic domains to deepen the understanding of Antarctica's role in global climate change. In key marine areas, including waters adjacent to the Antarctic Peninsula, Amundsen Sea, Ross Sea, and Prydz Bay, the team will investigate the impacts of climate change on the Southern Ocean ecosystem through integrated marine, biological, chemical, atmospheric, and glacial research.