China launches new global ocean expedition
BEIJING, 2nd November, 2025 (WAM) -- A 4,500-tonne research vessel set sail on Friday from Shekou Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, marking the launch of a global ocean expedition and a decade-long scientific programme designed to advance international cooperation and public participation in marine research.
The expedition's first voyage, ending on 3rd November, will cover the Shenhu area in the