Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility

planned

China is building a floating artificial island designed to withstand a nuclear explosion. This 78,000-ton semi-submersible twin-hull platform is the world's first mobile, self-sustaining artificial island capable of rapid ocean travel and long-term habitability. It can accommodate 238 people for four months without resupply and is designed to operate in rough seas and survive powerful typhoons. The island is expected to be operational in 2028 and will project significant power in contested waters.