China operates five research stations in Antarctica:
Great Wall (WAP CHN-Ø1), established on Feb 20, 1985, on Fildes Peninsula, King George Island.
Zhongshan (WAP CHN/Ø2), opened on Feb 26, 1989, in the Larsemann Hills, Prydz Bay.
Kunlun (WAP CHN-NEW), established on Jan 27, 2009, at Dome A (the highest point in Antarctica).
Taishan (WAP CHN-NEW), opened on Feb 8, 2014, located between Zhongshan and Kunlun.
Qinling (WAP CHN-NEW), officially opened on Feb 7, 2024, on Inexpressible Island, Terra Nova Bay in the Ross Sea.
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Three of these stations: Great Wall (WAP CHN-Ø1, Zhongshan (WAP CHN-Ø2), and Qinling (WAP CHN-NEW) are equipped for year-round operations, while Kunlun and Taishan are seasonal Summer Stations.
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These five Stations support year-round and summer-only scientific research, with the newest, Qinling, will now enter on WAP-WADA Directory as CHN-NEW.
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The Antarctic Qinling Station, China’s fifth research station in Antarctica, commenced operations on February 7, 2024. The station is located at 74°56′04″South, 163°42′55″East.
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Qinling Station, the newest of China’s five Antarctic research outposts, is now fully equipped to support overwintering expeditions, following the completion of the main missions of the Country’s 41st Antarctic expedition. See: https://www.cctvplus.com/news/2025040
In March 2025 China announced plans of its intentions to build its sixth Antarctic Station, for summer research, at Cox Point (74°57’South, 136°41’West) in Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica.