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Naval fleet led by Shandong aircraft carrier visit wins praise in Hong Kong

2025-07-06 13:03:58       source:Global Times

July 6, 2025


A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong made its first visit to Hong Kong, a move widely seen as not only a demonstration of military strength but also a step toward deepening ties between Hong Kong and the mainland.

The naval fleet, comprising the aircraft carrier Shandong, the Yan'an missile destroyer, the Zhanjiang missile destroyer, and the Yuncheng missile frigate, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday to begin a five-day visit.

On the day the naval fleet arrived, hundreds -- if not thousands -- of Hong Kong residents gathered along the shore to watch. Local media rushed to cover the story.


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