China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua
China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua
China /  Military

China breaks the Arctic ice with launch of new research vessel Snow Dragon II

Icebreaker could pave the way for nuclear powered super ship but for now it’s all about exploration and scientific surveys

Topic |   China's military
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 5:13pm, 12 Sep, 2018

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China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua
China’s polar research vessel Xuelong 2 is the only vessel of its type that can break ice while going forwards or backwards. Photo: Xinhua
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