Join Mr. Hongqiao Hu as he shares his personal experiences from four CHINARE missions, delves into the captivating natural phenomena of Antarctica, and provides insights into China's ongoing Antarctic research efforts.

Antarctica is a land of breathtaking natural wonders—long polar nights, dazzling auroras, colossal icebergs, and endless ice caps. Known as the ultimate realm of extreme cold and powerful winds, it serves as a unique natural laboratory for scientists.

Since the establishment of China's Great Wall Station in 1984, the country has embarked on four decades of exploration, establishing five research stations, deploying two research vessels—Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2—and operating a fixed-wing aircraft, Snow Eagle 601.

Mr. Hongqiao Hu is a research professor at the Polar Research Institute of China and director of the Zhongshan National Research Station in Antarctica. Specializing in auroras and polar ionospheric convection, he has visited Zhongshan Station four times, led it twice, and established key research tools like the SUPERDARN HF radar.