The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong formation arrives in Hong Kong waters for a visit on July 3, 2025. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV News
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong formation arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, according to China Central Television (CCTV) News.
From Thursday to Monday, a naval formation consisting of the aircraft carrier Shandong, the guided missile destroyers Yan’an and Zhanjiang and the guided missile frigate Yuncheng is scheduled to visit Hong Kong. A series of open-day visits and cultural exchange activities will be organized to provide Hong Kong residents with a more direct and in-depth understanding of the development of national defense and military modernization in the new era.
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong formation arrives in Hong Kong waters for a visit on July 3, 2025. Some 700 naval officers and sailors line up on the flight deck of the Shandong, forming Chinese characters “Guo An Jia Hao,”or “safe country, sound families.” Photo: PLA Navy
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