A helicopter carries navigational kerosene from China's Antarctic ice breaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, to China's Zhongshan Antarctic Station, on Nov. 26, 2008. Xuelong was blocked by thick ice around the Antarctica during her 25th expedition to Antarctica. To keep up with the schedule, the science expedition team began to send goods and materials by helicopter to China's Zhongshan Antarctic Station under good weather condition. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

China's 25th Antarctic expedition team hits harsh weather 


    BEIJING, Nov. 24 -- China's 25th Antarctic expedition team has encountered unexpectedly harsh weather 40 kilometers north of China's Zhongshan Station. The Snow Dragon Expedition Vessel is making efforts to break through thick ice and move forward.

    Snow and wind near the station have blocked the expedition team's progress. The team has decided to transfer food and materials to the station by helicopter. Vegetables are among the most needed items, as the team relies on them for vitamins and nutrition. Full story

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