China passes first Antarctic law to protect planet's last wilderness

As China's 43rd Antarctic expedition sails south, the country has adopted its first national law governing activities and environmental protection for the icy continent.

The new legislation, passed on Friday, brings scientific research, tourism, fishing and shipping all under one legal framework.

So what does this mean for the future of science, the booming Antarctic tourism industry, and the planet's last great wilderness?

We hear from a veteran of China's previous Antarctic expedition and a national lawmaker on why this law is China's pledge to the world.

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