Scientific researchers pose for a group photo on research vessel and icebreaker Xuelong, or "Snow Dragon", at Victoria Land, Antarctica, on Feb. 14, 2017. China published on Monday the first full report on its development in Antarctica over the past three decades, titled "China's Antarctic Activities." According to the report, over the past 30 years, China has opened four research bases -- the Great Wall station, Zhongshan station, Kunlun station and Taishan station -- and established the Polar Research Institute of China in Shanghai in addition to sailing the icebreaker Xuelong. (Xinhua)

China published on Monday the first full report on its development in Antarctica over the past three decades, titled "China's Antarctic Activities."

China has established a national Antarctic observation network and a basic exploration and scientific research system consisting of government departments, research institutes and universities, said the report by China's State Oceanic Administration.

According to the report, over the past 30 years, China has opened four research bases -- the Great Wall station, Zhongshan station, Kunlun station and Taishan station -- and established the Polar Research Institute of China in Shanghai in addition to sailing the icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon).

The report said China will join the rest of the world in understanding, protecting and utilizing Antarctica.

"China is committed to ever more contributions to peace and stability and sustainable development of Antarctica and the international community," said the report.

The nation sent its first expedition team for scientific research in the Antarctic in 1984.

China will hold the 40th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 20th Committee for Environmental Protection meetings from May 22 to June 1. (Xinhua)