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China opens 1st research station in inland Antarctica
Source: Xinhua | 02-03-2009 10:25
Special Report: Tech MaxChina opened its first research station in inland Antarctica on Monday.
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Members of China's 25th Antarctic expedition team attend the opening ceremony of the Kunlun station, the third Chinese Antarctic base and the first in inland Antarctica February 2, 2009. [Xinhua] |
The Kunlun station is also the third Chinese Antarctic base, after Zhongshan and Great Wall.
Kunlun now covers 263 sq m and can accommodate 20 people. It will be expanded to 558 sq m over the next three to five years.