| China's first Antarctic inland research station, the Kunlun Station, officially began operation on February 2, 2009. The first director of the Station is Li Yuansheng, who is also head of the Inland Research Team. Chinese researchers made their first Dome A trip in January 2005. In January 2008, the 24th Antarctic expedition team went there for the second time to prepare for the construction of the Kunlun Station. Six countries including the United States and Russia have built stations in the Dome A zone so far. (Xinhua) |
