Chinese surveyors set out to measure height of Mount Qomolangma

Climbers and surveyors take part in a departure ceremony at the Mount Qomolangma base camp in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on May 6, 2020. A team of over 30 Chinese surveyors left the base camp at Mount Qomolangma for a higher spot on its journey to the peak Wednesday, as part of the country's mission to remeasure the height of the world's highest mountain. The team, consisting of professional climbers and surveyors from the Ministry of Natural Resources, will seize the current weather window and attempt for the summit at the optimal time. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)