In a chilly twist of international competition, China has just unveiled its latest weapon in the battle for polar supremacy—the icebreaker ship “Ji Di.” This frosty behemoth, China’s fourth polar research vessel, recently made its grand debut in Guangzhou, leaving India scrambling to catch up in the competitive realms of Arctic and Antarctic exploration. INSTC: … Continue reading Polar Research Vessel: China Races Ahead With 4th Icebreaker ‘Ji Di’; India Bets On Russia For Joint Venture