High hopes for deep-sea mission
Xiangyanghong 09, a scientific exploration ship, carries the Jiaolong, China's manned deep-sea submersible, after leaving the eastern port city of Jiangyin on Sunday for the Mariana Trench to attempt the world's deepest manned submersible dive. Zhou Kun / for China Daily |
Bid to break record will put China ahead in ocean exploration: Official
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