Drill ship Meng Xiang completes first deep-sea scientific drilling expedition

China’s deep-sea drilling ship Meng Xiang has returned to Guangzhou after completing its first scientific drilling expedition in the South China Sea, setting a new national record and recovering important geological samples from the deep ocean floor. During the 30-day expedition, Meng Xiang reached 4,929m below the ocean surface and drilled 864.77m into the seabed. […]

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