China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 visits Naoero

This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2026 shows China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero.

Naoero President David Adeang and other officials pose for a group photo with Chinese researchers in front of China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

Local residents take a selfie during a tour aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1, carrying manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, on Monday visited Naoero and held an ocean-themed open day event here.

Submersible pilot Qi Haibin (2nd R), together with researcher Huang Yibo (1st R), introduces the manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong to local residents aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 b

Local residents pose for photos during a tour aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

Local residents board China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

Naoero President David Adeang visits the manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

Naoero President David Adeang visits the bridge of China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.