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Controversy Marks 70th Anniversary of Mount Everest Climb

In a remarkable feat, 13 Chinese scientific expedition members successfully reached Mount Everest's summit on May 23.

by Billy Jiang, 26 May 2023

China Cancels Mt. Everest Trips for Remainder of 2021

China has officially called off the 2021 season.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 17 May 2021

China to Build Separation Line on Mt. Everest to Prevent COVID-19

Tibetan guides have been sent up Mt. Everest ahead of a Chinese team in order to prevent contact with climbers ascending from Nepal amid rising COVID-19 cases.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 11 May 2021

China and Nepal Revise Height of Mt. Everest to 8,849 meters

On Tuesday, China and Nepal jointly announced a revised height for Mt. Everest (also known as Mt. Qomolangma).

by That's, 09 December 2020

First 5G Network Operational in Underground Mine in China

5G hundreds of meters underground allows for a reliable exchange of data and reduces the risk of working in a dangerous environment.

by Barnaby Lofton, 08 June 2020

Everest, Qomolangma or Sagarmatha? Naming the World’s Highest Mountain

A brief look at different monikers for Mount Everest.

by Tristin Zhang, 16 December 2019

China 'Closes' Mount Everest After Foreigner's Illegal Tibet Crossing

China will stop issuing permits to foreigners climbing the Tibet side of Mount Everest this year after a Polish man illegally crossed into Nepal.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 13 June 2017

Chinese Tourists Cover Everest Base Camp with Graffiti

They'll be named and shamed.

by Cathy Wu, 12 May 2016

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