Xuelong

Xuelong 2 is a Chinese icebreaker and research vessel used for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. It is operated by the Chinese government for scientific research and polar exploration.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because it was used for the first joint sea ice survey with Russia in the Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

Latest on Xuelong

• China and Russia launch first sea ice survey aboard Xuelong 2 as Arctic tensions swell

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