All 101 crew members on board are faring well, with entertainment facilities such as ping-pong tables, a gym and a library accessible.

There is enough food on board to last until April, sufficient water for a month and oil for four months, Qu said.

Questions:

1. For how many days was the Chinese ice breaker Xuelong trapped in Antarctic ice?

2. Who was aboard the Xuelong before it became trapped?

3. What was the ship attempting to do when it became trapped?

Answers:

1. Five.

2. Scientists for China's 30th Antarctic expedition.

3. Going to the aid of a trapped Russian vessel.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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