The Chinese Antarctic science programme: origins and development

The Chinese Antarctic science programme: origins and development

In 1980, at the invitation of Australia, the first Chinese scientists went to Antarctica. China was therefore a relative ‘latecomer’ to engage in Antarctic science. In the period since its first Antarctic expedition in 1984, China's presence in Antarctica has expanded both in terms of its logis...

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Published in:Antarctic science 2022-04, Vol.34 (2), p.191-204
Main Authors: Zhang, Mengzhu, Haward, Marcus
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Antarctic expeditions
Bibliometrics
Expeditions
Infrastructure
Logistics
Polar environments
R&D
Research & development
Research centers
Science
Scientific research
Scientists
Social Sciences
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Summary:In 1980, at the invitation of Australia, the first Chinese scientists went to Antarctica. China was therefore a relative ‘latecomer’ to engage in Antarctic science. In the period since its first Antarctic expedition in 1984, China's presence in Antarctica has expanded both in terms of its logistics and infrastructure and its scientific research. This paper outlines the development of China's national Antarctic programmes under the influence of corresponding national policies from the late 1970s to the present, noting the application of various scientific disciplines to Antarctic fields. The paper outlines and analyses the broadening and deepening of China's Antarctic science research, infrastructure and engagement.
ISSN:0954-1020
1365-2079