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China's Jiaolong submersible prepares for western Pacific dive
Original: China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean
China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is preparing for a new dive in the western Pacific Ocean, according to official Chinese outlets including Xinhua, China Daily and the State Council Information Office. The mission is part of China's ongoing deep-sea exploration programme, with the vessel expected to carry crewed dives to study the ocean floor. No further details about the dive site or objectives have been released.
Why now: Chinese state media are highlighting the country's deep-sea exploration capabilities and growing presence in the Pacific.
JiaolongChinawestern Pacific OceanXinhua
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- China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean · State Council Information Office
- China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean · China Daily
- China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean · Xinhua
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