Chinese culture promoted in Antarctica with paintings of twelve Chinese zodiac animals Twelve oil tanks in Zhongshan Station in Antarctica were recently seen with twelve Chinese zodiac animals (also known as Sheng Xiao) painted on the bottom. These drawings were the masterpieces of the base staff with an aim at promoting traditional Chinese culture in the polar region. They hope that the paintings could become an attraction for the next crew as well. Lacking painting materials, the team had to b

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