Shotlist Antarctica - Recent 1. Ice field, Chinese icebreaker; 2. Various of China's research base, helicopter; 3. Expedition team members; 4. Various of supplies being transported; 5. Various of ice field, facilities; 6. Various of aircraft taxiing, taking off; 7. Various of Chinese icebreaker; 8. Vehicles on ice field. Storyline China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition are now in full swing around Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica. The expedition team arrived at the region aboard China's icebreakers, Xuelong and Xuelong 2, which also handled supply transportation for the mission. The two icebreakers have delivered approximately 2,000 tons of supplies to Zhongshan Station to support scientific exploration. The 42nd Antarctic expedition will span 19 months, aiming to advance major scientific research and international collaboration in polar conditions. The expedition team set sail from Shanghai on Nov 1, with the mission expected to conclude in May 2026 when both icebreakers return to China. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]