Chinese Antarctic Expedition Team Begins Seven-Month Voyage
China’s 42nd Antarctic expedition team departed from Shanghai on Saturday, embarking on a seven-month mission. The team boarded the nation’s two polar icebreakers, Xuelong (Snow Dragon) and Xuelong 2 (Snow Dragon 2), to reach Antarctica.
“China’s 42nd Antarctic expedition team, gathering aboard the country’s two polar icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, sets sail on a seven-month journey from Shanghai on Saturday.”
The expedition marks another step in China's ongoing scientific exploration of the polar regions, utilizing advanced icebreaking vessels to navigate the challenging icy waters of Antarctica.
Summary: China’s 42nd Antarctic expedition has commenced, using two icebreakers for a seven-month scientific voyage from Shanghai to the Antarctic region.