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New Base 　　China completed its fourth Antarctic research station called Taishan on February 8. 　　Construction of the traditional Chinese lantern-shaped station began in December 2013. A 28-strong team braved snowstorms， temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius， and high-altitude conditions to build the station. 　　It can house as many as 20 people and will be used as a scientific research station during the Antarctic summers， lasting from December to March. 　　 Yutu’s Return 　　China’s moon rover Yutu has awoken up from its concerningly abnormal dormant period， while experts are still