Icebreaker Xuelong helps carry researchers and goods in Antarctica

ABOARD XUELONG, March 9, 2016 -- Australia's researchers climb a rope ladder to board Chinese icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, at Australia's Davis research station in Antarctica, March 8, 2016. Xuelong went to Australia's Davis research station to help carry two researchers and goods and materials left by a stranded Australian icebreaker. (Xinhua/Zhu Jichai)