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Female power pushes the limits

Women on polar expedition teams share their stories, proving gender has no boundaries while inspiring others to thrive in their own careers, Wang Xin reports.

By Wang Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-10-17 08:08
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Female members take a group photo at China's Zhongshan Station in Antarctica. CHINA DAILY

She points out that, in addition to the dangers brought by extreme weather conditions, "loneliness "was a big challenge for polar expedition team members. At that time, they had few entertainment facilities on board and little access to digital entertainment as they do now. Staying with the same small group for half a year can be mentally challenging; thus, thorough health examinations and attentive psychological comfort are essential to keep the members in good condition for continuous and safe polar scientific research.

Women are more emotionally sensitive and better at organizing cultural activities to lighten the mood on board, especially during special occasions such as Spring Festival, Wu adds.

"I was lucky to have generally smooth trips. Such experiences have broadened my view and made me more open-hearted, courageous, and daring," recalls Wu with a smile.

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