(XINHUA)

China completed its fourth Antarctic research station called Taishan on February 8.

Construction of the traditional Chinese lantern-shaped station began in December 2013. A 28-strong team braved snowstorms, temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius, and high-altitude conditions to build the station.

It can house as many as 20 people and will be used as a scientific research station during the Antarctic summers, lasting from December to March.