China plans sixth research station in Antarctica
According to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the continent may be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes. Credit: Andrew Peacock/Getty Images
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China is planning another summer research station in West Antarctica. Officially, the focus should be on climate research. But experts fear that the expansion could fuel geopolitical tensions, particularly as the new facility will be located in a previously “unclaimed” region.
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