Core Insights - The application scenarios for China's manned submersibles "Deep Sea Warrior" and "Fighter" are becoming increasingly diverse, with a total of 221 dives completed this year, indicating an enhancement in application levels [2][3] Group 1: Submersible Performance - As of December 20, 2025, "Deep Sea Warrior" has completed 106 dives, while "Fighter" has completed 115 dives, showcasing their operational capabilities [2] - "Deep Sea Warrior" has achieved a total of 884 dives, with 401 individuals from 94 organizations participating, while "Fighter" has completed 453 dives with 223 individuals from 57 organizations involved [3] Group 2: Research and Exploration Initiatives - "Fighter" has successfully conducted China's first manned deep-sea scientific research in the Arctic dense ice area, expanding the scope of manned deep-sea exploration from "full ocean depth" to "full ocean area" [2] - The "Deep Sea Research Institute" is advancing the "Global Abyss Exploration Plan" through international joint expeditions, including the first manned deep dive in the Puysegur Trench [2] - The total number of dives for China's three manned submersibles is expected to exceed 2000 by 2026, with plans for more domestic and international joint scientific expeditions during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [3]

Core Insights - The meeting of the User Committee for China's major scientific infrastructure "Manned Submersibles and Offshore Operation Mother Ship" was held in Sanya, Hainan, on December 24, 2023, highlighting advancements in deep-sea exploration technology [1] Group 1: Submersible Operations - China's "Fendouzhe," "Shenhai Yongshi," and "Jiaolong" manned submersibles have completed a total of 1,746 dives, with an expected 314 dives for the year [1] - As of December 20, 2023, "Fendouzhe" and "Shenhai Yongshi" have collectively completed 221 dives this year, marking significant milestones in deep-sea exploration [1] - "Fendouzhe" achieved China's first manned deep-sea scientific expedition in the Arctic dense ice area, expanding China's deep-sea capabilities from "full ocean depth" to "full ocean area" [1] Group 2: International Collaboration and Research - The international joint expedition to the Puyisger Trench, utilizing "Fendouzhe," was successfully completed, showcasing China's growing role in international deep-sea research [1] - "Shenhai Yongshi" conducted 18 dives in the underwater cultural heritage protection area in the northwest slope of the South China Sea, collaborating with unmanned submersibles for archaeological investigations [1] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China aims to organize more domestic and international joint scientific expeditions, enhancing international scientific cooperation and promoting high-quality development in deep-sea research and technology [1]