Dozens of Chinese research vessels are on a quest to map the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans.

Chinese research vessels have spent years studying the world’s seafloor for ostensibly civilian purposes—but have ...

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Land cover maps are widely used in climate modeling, biodiversity conservation, environmental assessment, and policy design.

Chinese vessels are mapping the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans, building detailed knowledge ...