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China plans a 6,000-foot-deep research base, blending deep-sea science with potential military and resource ambitions.
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The South China Sea holds vast methane hydrate reserves, and China’s new station could be a key to unlocking this powerful energy source.
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China’s deep-sea base raises alarms among rival nations, as territorial disputes over the South China Sea continue to escalate.
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While China promotes scientific research, experts warn the station could double as a strategic surveillance outpost.
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As China builds its underwater hub, the U.S. and allies push forward with rival ocean research stations, fueling a new frontier battle.
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The station will operate with AI-powered drones and seabed observatories, creating an unprecedented deep-ocean surveillance network.
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Military analysts speculate that China’s underwater station could give it a tactical advantage in submarine and naval operations.
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With untouched minerals, energy reserves, and deep-sea secrets, China’s research station may be a gateway to vast economic power.
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As deep-sea exploration accelerates, nations race to control the last unclaimed territory on Earth—the ocean floor.
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