China: Building Underwater Wall Of Robots

China Planning Underwater Great Wall of Robots

Glenn McDonald | June 24, 2016

Two recent and interconnected developments out of China suggest that the world's most populous nation has big plans for the deep seas.
China is designing a manned deep-sea "space station" to hunt for mineral resources in the South China Sea, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The proposed location is significant for a couple of reasons. For one thing, the South China Sea is a highly disputed area these days among China and its neighbors, especially Vietnam and the Philippines.

Source: http://www.popsci.com/great-underwater-wall-robots-chinese-exhibit-shows-off-sea-drones

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