Manned submersible the Shenhai Yongshi, or Deep-Sea Warrior, has been used for Chinese research missions in the region since 2017. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese deep-sea surveys look for geological hazards in South China Sea
- Researchers will use the data to find out more about subsea hazards that could affect future oil and gas projects, according to state newspaper
- They made seven dives in a manned submersible, focusing on a basin southeast of Hainan and two areas near the contested Paracel Islands
Manned submersible the Shenhai Yongshi, or Deep-Sea Warrior, has been used for Chinese research missions in the region since 2017. Photo: Xinhua