‘6,000 feet under’: China stakes its claim on the last unowned territory on Earth

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

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Ocean Fortress 

China plans a 6,000-foot-deep research base, blending deep-sea science with potential military and resource ambitions.

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Energy Goldmine 

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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Geopolitical Tensions 

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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Hidden Agenda? 

While China promotes scientific research, experts warn the station could double as a strategic surveillance outpost.

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Global Deep-Sea Race 

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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Four-Dimensional Eyes 

The station will operate with AI-powered drones and seabed observatories, creating an unprecedented deep-ocean surveillance network.

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Future Warfare? 

Military analysts speculate that China’s underwater station could give it a tactical advantage in submarine and naval operations.

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Exploiting the Abyss 

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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Ocean’s Final Frontier 

As deep-sea exploration accelerates, nations race to control the last unclaimed territory on Earth—the ocean floor.

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