Members of the Chinese Arctic expedition team Hu Zhengyi (R), Zhao Hongying (C) and Wu Xiaohan go out for sampling in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, June 22, 2024. Situated at 79 degrees north latitude in the northwestern region of Spitsbergen, the largest island in Norway's Arctic Svalbard archipelago, Ny-Alesund is the world's northernmost permanent settlement. Once a thriving coal mining town, Ny-Alesund now buzzes with the activities of polar researchers. Since the Yellow River Station's inception in 2004, China has established a significant presence in this scientific sanctuary, carrying out a range of observations and investigations in glaciology, terrestrial ecology, marine ecology, space physics, and other fields. By the end of 2023, the Yellow River Station had supported more than 250 scientific research projects and hosted over 660 researchers. As China's first Arctic research station, it has witnessed not only the development of China's polar research efforts but also the endeavor and bravery of polar researchers in the face of perils and challenges. "As a member of the Chinese Arctic expedition team, I am proud of our country's achievements in polar research," said Hu Zhengyi, head of the Yellow River Station. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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