China's 35th Antarctic expedition has achieved fruitful results over the past three months since the research icebreaker Xuelong set off from Shanghai on November 2, 2018. After completing their research at Kunlun station and Taishan station, members of the 35th Chinese research mission are on their way back to Zhongshan station where Xuelong is also headed. | CGTN

Chinese Expedition Conducts Surveys Atop World's Highest Peak A Chinese surveying team conducted a series of surveys on the pinnacle of the planet after reaching the summit of Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, on Wednesday morning. The event marked a crucial step in China's mission to remeasure the height of the world's highest peak, which scientists believe will enhance human knowledge of nature and help boost scientific development. http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20200527/8144510.sh

Three ships of China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition have all sailed through the equator, entering the Southern Hemisphere. #expedition #ship #equator | China Xinhua Sci-Tech

Zheng He led a fleet of nearly 300 ships that reached the shores of Africa centuries before Columbus. His armada was a floating city with treasure ships over 400 feet that dwarfed the three vessels later used by Columbus. Between 1405 and 1433 AD he commanded seven voyages for the Ming Dynasty emperor, crossing the Indian Ocean and visiting Southeast Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. His mission was to forge diplomatic ties and trade links, returning with spices, gems and even