Phnom Penh: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter for the official commissioning of the country’s first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel Meng Xiang.
According to Namibia Press Agency, The Meng Xiang represents a significant achievement in China’s maritime capabilities. It marks the nation’s advancements in deep-sea exploration technology and underscores its commitment to enhancing its maritime research infrastructure. The vessel, which was designed and constructed entirely within China, is expected to play a crucial role in deep-sea resource exploration and scientific research.
The commissioning of Meng Xiang is a pivotal moment for China’s maritime ambitions. The vessel will enable comprehensive geological, geophysical, and geochemical exploration activities. With its advanced technology, Meng Xiang is poised to contribute significantly to the understanding of oceanic resources and environmental conditions.
China’s focus on developing its maritime capabiliti
es aligns with its broader strategic goals. The successful commissioning of Meng Xiang is seen as a step forward in achieving self-sufficiency in high-tech maritime engineering and exploration. The vessel’s introduction is expected to enhance China’s capacity to conduct independent deep-sea research, further solidifying its position in the global maritime community.