China's 41st Antarctic expedition begins

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China's 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail on Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.

Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.

The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng.

China's 41st Antarctic expedition begins

Hong Kong's stock market ended higher Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.31 percent to close at 27,266.38 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.28 percent to end at 9,268.18 points. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.9 percent to end at 5,499.99 points.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.31 pct higher