China and Chile Launch Historic Deep-Sea Exploration in Atacama Trench
China and Chile launch joint deep-sea mission to study biodiversity in the Pacific’s Atacama Trench using cutting-edge submersible technology.
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China’s Deep-Sea Submersibles Surpass 1,700 Dives in 2025
China’s deep-sea submersibles complete 1,746 dives by December 2025, including Arctic expeditions and South China Sea archaeological missions.
Chinese Innovators Shine in Nature’s 2025 Top 10 List
Two Chinese scientists, Liang Wenfeng and Du Mengran, recognized in Nature’s 2025 Top 10 for groundbreaking AI and deep-sea discoveries.
China Commissions Tansuo-3: Expanding Deep-Sea Exploration Capabilities
China has commissioned Tansuo-3, a deep-sea research vessel in Hainan Province, marking a significant expansion of its deep-sea exploration capabilities ahead of missions in 2025.
Playing Crane Game in the Deep-Sea: The Shenhai Yongshi’s Quest for Sunken Treasures
Discover the deep-sea adventures of the Shenhai Yongshi as it retrieves sunken treasures from the South China Sea. Dive into the upcoming documentary “Silk Road Sunken Treasures” premiering December 28.
China Delivers Self-Developed Deep-Sea Research Vessel for Global Exploration
A Chinese shipbuilding firm has delivered the nation’s first self-developed deep-sea research vessel, Exploration No. 3, designed for global exploration, including polar regions, with manned deep-diving capabilities.
China Commissions First Domestically-Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel “Meng Xiang”
China has commissioned the Meng Xiang, its first domestically designed deep-ocean drilling vessel capable of reaching depths of 11 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in maritime technology.
China’s Meng Xiang Sets Sail: World’s Deepest Drilling Vessel Enters Service
China’s first domestically designed deep-ocean drilling vessel, the Meng Xiang, has entered service, capable of drilling up to 11 kilometers deep, setting a new benchmark in marine exploration.
China’s First Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel ‘Meng Xiang’ Enters Service in Guangzhou
China’s first domestically built deep-ocean drilling vessel, the Meng Xiang, has entered service in Guangzhou, marking a significant leap in the nation’s deep-sea exploration capabilities.
China’s Pioneering Deep-Sea Ship Tansuo-3 Completes Successful Trial Voyage
China’s first deep-sea multi-functional scientific and archaeological ship, Tansuo-3, successfully completes trial voyage, marking a significant advancement in global deep-sea exploration capabilities.
China’s Jiaolong Submersible Achieves 300th Dive Milestone in Pacific Expedition
China’s manned submersible Jiaolong completes its 300th dive, marking a significant milestone in deep-sea exploration during a scientific expedition in the Western Pacific.
Science Saturday: Chinese Chip Innovation, Deep-Sea Exploration, and Online Disinformation
This week’s science highlights include a Chinese breakthrough in chip technology, deep-sea exploration in the Western Pacific, NASA’s astronaut return considerations, and OFCOM’s challenges with online disinformation.
China Unveils First 3,000-Meter Deep-Sea Map from Self-Developed Exploration
China embarks on its first ultra-deep-sea oil exploration using self-developed equipment, releasing a 3,000-meter-deep seafloor map. This milestone highlights China’s technological advancements.
China Launches First 3,000m Deep-Sea Oil Exploration with Self-Developed Equipment
China initiates its first 3,000-meter deep-sea oil exploration with self-developed equipment during the National Day holiday, marking a major breakthrough in offshore energy exploration.