China's icebreaker Xuelong-2 returns after record Antarctic expedition

China's polar research icebreaker Xuelong-2 arrived in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Wednesday morning, successfully concluding the country's 41st Antarctic expedition. The 208-day voyage, spanning over 40,000 nautical miles, marking another milestone in China's polar exploration. The mission also fostered international cooperation, involving 12 scientists from eight countries.