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Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong for first time
- The visit coincides with Hong Kong’s 28th anniversary and upcoming WWII victory commemorations, aiming to boost national pride and showcase naval strength.
- The Shandong, accompanied by destroyers Yanan and Zhanjiang and frigate Yuncheng, anchored off Victoria Harbour with escorts at Stonecutters Island naval base during its five-day Hong Kong visit.
- The Shandong's five-day Hong Kong visit prompted ferry suspensions and drew crowds to waterfronts, showcasing China's naval power and regional ambitions.
- The visit highlights China's naval modernization under Xi Jinping, with the domestically built Shandong playing a central role in expanding regional influence amid tensions with US-led alliances.
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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, which is more than 300 meters long, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday after participating in naval exercises in the Western Pacific...
China's 1st homegrown aircraft carrier Shandong visits H.K.
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday in its maiden visit to the semiautonomous region, just days after the territory marked the 28th anniversary of its handover to China from Britain.
Patriotism Set Sail: China's Shandong Docks in Hong Kong
Patriotism Set Sail: China's Shandong Docks in Hong Kong China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday as a show of patriotism, just days after the region celebrated 28 years since its return to Chinese rule.The Shandong was joined by another ship from its battle group, comprising two destroyers and a frigate in Hong Kong's waters early Thursday morning. State media confirmed that the warships …
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