Xi Jinping sent a letter to congratulate China on the completion and putting into use of the Antarctic Qinling Station. This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s polar expedition.

Xi Jinping hopes that polar workers will take this opportunity to continue to work hard, pioneer and innovate, and work with the international community to better understand, protect and utilize the polar regions. contribute to benefiting mankind and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. He Lifeng, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, read Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter.