The Chinese mainland's renowned polar icebreaker research vessel, Xuelong (Snow Dragon), has successfully concluded China's 40th Antarctic expedition. The vessel docked in Qingdao City, located in the scenic eastern province of Shandong, on Wednesday morning, marking the end of a mission dedicated to advancing our understanding of polar environments.
In an exciting opportunity for the public, the Xuelong will be open for visits over the next three days, allowing locals and visitors alike to explore this impressive feat of maritime engineering up close. This event highlights China's ongoing commitment to polar research and its role in global scientific collaboration.
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