From deep sea to space: China displays high tech at Expo 2025 Osaka

The China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is captivating global visitors with its stunning display of scientific innovation. Among its highlights is the "enduring vitality" exhibition zone, where China's most groundbreaking technological achievements take center stage, from lunar exploration to deep-sea discoveries.

A key attraction is the display of lunar soil samples retrieved by China's Chang'e missions, marking a historic milestone in the country's space exploration. These samples, collected from the moon's near and far side, offer scientists worldwide invaluable insights into the origins of our solar system.

Alongside this, interactive exhibits detail China's ambitious space station, underscoring its contributions to international space research.

As the space station entered its routine operation, China's space program is now aiming for a crewed lunar landing by 2030.

Beyond the moon, China eyes Mars. The success of Tianwen-1 and the Zhurong rover laid the groundwork for future astronauts to walk on the red planet. With the next-generation crewed spacecraft in development, China is poised to venture even deeper into the solar system.

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Equally impressive is the showcase of the Jiaolong deep-sea submersible, a testament to China's prowess in ocean exploration. Capable of reaching depths exceeding 7,000 meters, the Jiaolong has enabled breakthroughs in marine biology and mineral resource studies.

Visitors can explore a life-sized model and learn about its role in global deep-sea missions, reflecting China's commitment to uncovering the mysteries of the deep.

Domestically produced components are enabling China's deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong to undergo a new round of upgrades, paving the way for its next phase of scientific exploration.

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