This Day, That Year

Item from May 18, 1985, in China Daily: A Chinese expedition comprised entirely of Tibetans has reached the summit of the world's sixth-highest mountain - Cho Oyu on the China-Nepal border - from the northern side. On their return, the mountaineers were greeted by colleagues at their base camp.

This year, more than 300 mountaineers from 30 countries will try to conquer some of the world's highest peaks in the China-Nepal border region.

It is home to the world's highest mountain, Qomolangma - known as Mount Everest in the West - which stands at 8,848 meters. The surrounding range also includes Cho Oyu at 8,201 m and Shishapangma at 8,012 m.