China is set to complete a new research station in Antarctica next year, according to state media. The station will be located on Dome A, the highest point on the continent, at 4,093 meters above sea level. The expedition to build the station will begin in November, with the goal of finishing by January. The station will be China's third on the continent and will be used for research on various topics, including ice core dating, geological evolution, global climate changes, and astronomy. Other nations with claims to Antarctica are also presenting their cases to the United Nations in what is being seen as a significant territorial dispute. There are regions in the continent that are being contested by Chile, Argentina, and Britain. The disputes have arisen due to the increasing focus on the possibility of mineral extraction in the North and South Poles. However, at present, all claims remain hypothetical as Antarctica is safeguarded by a treaty from 1959 that prohibits the exploitation of minerals on the continent, allowing only for scientific research.