China's 41st Antarctic expedition ships set to sail to Qinling Station

Penguins are seen in front of the icebreaker Xuelong during its unloading process near Zhongshan Station, China's research base in Antarctica, on December 7, 2024. /CCTV Plus

Two ships participating in China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong 2 and cargo vessel Yong Sheng, converged in Antarctica on Saturday.

Xuelong 2 will break ice and guide Yong Sheng to Qinling Stat