Why China is piercing the Earth's crust with deep sea drilling
Monday, 9 June 2025 () China has initiated a high-stakes mission, employing the Meng Xiang vessel to drill into the Earth's crust, aiming to reach the Moho. This ambitious project seeks to unlock geological secrets, secure deep-sea resources, and assert China's technological and maritime dominance. The mission's location in the South China Sea raises geopolitical concerns, potentially impacting international relations and resource control.
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Monday, 9 June 2025 ()
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