Yao Tandong

Director, Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research

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Born: July 1954, Tongwei County

Education: Lanzhou University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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China-Nepal team drills first full-depth ice core from Everest summit

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As of May 2026: Coordinates the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition program

For nearly three decades, Everest's ice-core record stopped at 6,500 meters on the East Rongbuk Glacier. A joint China-Nepal team has now pulled a full-depth core from the 8,848.86-meter summit.

Updated May 25