Chinese surveying team descends to Mt. Qomolangma base camp

MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP -- A Chinese surveying team safely descended to the Mount Qomolangma base camp at an altitude of 5,200 meters at 8:50 pm Thursday, after completing the mission of remeasuring the height of the world's highest peak.

The team of eight reached the summit at 11 am Wednesday and conducted a series of surveys.

The team members are in good health, sources at the base camp said.

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