Chinese scientists mark tech first with underwater survey near South China Sea’s Scarborough Shoal

‘Entirely home-grown technology’ used as Chinese marine geologists explore 100km stretch along disputed Scarborough Shoal. Made in China devices not only cheaper but seen as capable of evading technological sanctions as the US and its allies step up containment drive. — SCMP

Chinese researchers have completed a large-scale geological exploration mission near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

In a first for such expeditions, all critical devices used were developed and made in China, according to the researchers. This means they were not only cheaper but also immune to potential technological sanctions as the United States and its allies step up their campaign to contain China.