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Set to be operational by 2030, the station will host six scientists for month-long missions, allowing for real-time experiments in extreme underwater environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points of the Deep-Sea Research Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Overview of the Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>China has approved a deep-sea research facility to be built in the South China Sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be one of the deepest and most advanced underwater installations ever attempted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The facility is expected to be operational by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will accommodate six scientists for extended missions of up to one month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. 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