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3 Chinese research vessels set sail for the Arctic

By ZHAO LEI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-03 15:11

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A drone photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows research icebreaker *Xuelong* (rear) departing from Dalian Port while *Xuelong 2* (front L) and *Jidi* (front R) preparing to leave at Dalian Port in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province. China's 16th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition team set sail from Dalian on Friday. [Photo/Xinhua]

China has launched its 16th scientific expedition to the Arctic Ocean, focusing on global climate change and its impacts, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The ministry said that three research icebreakers — Xuelong, Xuelong 2, and Jidi — set sail on Friday from the northeastern coastal city of Dalian, Liaoning province, commencing their northward voyage. Tansuo 3, a multifunctional research ship, will join them later.

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