Chinese mountaineers conquer Qomolangma summit

A TV grab shows Chinese mountaineers holding a national flag atop of Mount Qomolangma May 22, 2005. The team of Chinese mountaineers on a mission to remeasure the height of Mount have conquered the summit of the earth, Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest) at about 11:08 a.m. May 22, 2005. Measuring operation is successfully underway.

Chinese researchers are busy with their surveying work on Mount Qomolangma May 22, 2005.

A commander observes the team of Chinese mountaineers' final assault on the peak of Mount Qomolangma May 22, 2005.

The file photo taken May 12, 2005 shows a couple of Chinese Mount Qomolangma Expedition Qimei(L) and Laji(R) wave to their friends before their heading for the top of Mount Qomolangma from a camp at the altitude of 5,200 meters.