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China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 sails through ice floes
By Xinhua Published: Dec 04, 2023 08:54 AM
Members for a new scientific research station at the Ross Sea jog on China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

Members for a new scientific research station at the Ross Sea jog on China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 breaking ice and ploughing a waterway. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 breaking ice and ploughing a waterway. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A bird is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

A bird is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 (near) breaking ice and ploughing a waterway for cargo vessel Tian Hui. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 (near) breaking ice and ploughing a waterway for cargo vessel Tian Hui. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
An iceberg is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

An iceberg is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A penguin is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)

A penguin is pictured near China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Dec. 3, 2023. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 and its companion cargo vessel Tian Hui are now sailing through ice floes. (Photo: Xinhua)