China and Chile wrap up Atacama Trench mission as US pressure mounts
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Chinese and Chilean scientists completed a joint expedition to the Atacama Trench between January 19 and March 5, marking what they called the most ambitious deep-sea mission in the eastern Pacific. The expedition, conducted from the Chinese research vessel Tan Suo Yi Hao, explored the bottom of the trench, one of the deepest in the ocean. This scientific collaboration occurs amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and China, particularly concerning China's expanding scientific and technological partnerships with South American countries. The US has expressed concerns that these collaborations could have military applications, escalating tensions over projects like the Humboldt submarine cable. The Chilean Navy closely monitored the Chinese vessel's operations, reporting no irregularities upon its conclusion in Valparaiso.
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