The manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is pictured outside its hangar aboard the research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 in the western Pacific Ocean, October 10, 2026. /CMG

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive after safety inspections in the western Pacific Ocean, October 10, 2026. /CMG

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive after safety inspection in the western Pacific Ocean, October 10, 2026. /CMG