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China's 41st Antarctic expedition begins mission to study climate impact

By ZHENG CAIXIONG in Guangzhou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-01 15:52

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An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China's 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua]

China's 41st Antarctic expedition team, aboard the country's two polar icebreakers Xue Long (Snow Dragon) and Xue Long 2, departed Guangzhou of Guangdong province and headed for the Antarctic on Friday morning, aiming to conduct survey on the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem.

The Xue Long 2, designed to reach an economic speed of 15 knots, is estimated to arrive in the Antarctic on Nov 26.

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