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Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong docks in Hong Kong for ceremony
July 3 (UPI) -- Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong docked at Victoria Harbour for a ceremony on Thursday. The task force was welcomed with a ceremony held by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks as Shandong (Hull 17), guided missile destroyers Yan'an (Hull 106) and Zhanijiang (Hull 165), and guided missile frigate Yuncheng (Hull 571) arrived in Hong Kong. "This visit represents national defense and security safeguarding high-quality development, demonstrating that national security is rock-solid," said Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. Lee noted how this visit served as a reminder that the country's stability and prosperity "has not come easily." From July 4 to 6, the warships will be open to visitors to explore areas, view fighter jets and helicopters, and see training displays. "This visit by the Shandong fleet will allow Hong Kong residents to personally experience the magnificence and advanced nature of the nation's modern naval vessels and gain a deeper understanding of the achievements of national defense modernization," Lee said. Helicopters flew above the fleet as a fireboat sprayed water to welcome them. Jets were on Shandong's deck with personnel in white suits arranged to write out "with national security, our homes are safe," in Chinese characters. Fans from across the border traveled to Hong Kong in order to see a glimpse of the fleet's arrival. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
03-07-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong docks in Hong Kong for ceremony
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong docked at Victoria Harbour to allow for a ceremony and visitation of residents on Thursday. Photo by Leung Man Hei/EPA July 3 (UPI) -- Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong docked at Victoria Harbour for a ceremony on Thursday. The task force was welcomed with a ceremony held by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks as Shandong (Hull 17), guided missile destroyers Yan'an (Hull 106) and Zhanijiang (Hull 165), and guided missile frigate Yuncheng (Hull 571) arrived in Hong Kong. "This visit represents national defense and security safeguarding high-quality development, demonstrating that national security is rock-solid," said Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. Lee noted how this visit served as a reminder that the country's stability and prosperity "has not come easily." From July 4 to 6, the warships will be open to visitors to explore areas, view fighter jets and helicopters, and see training displays. "This visit by the Shandong fleet will allow Hong Kong residents to personally experience the magnificence and advanced nature of the nation's modern naval vessels and gain a deeper understanding of the achievements of national defense modernization," Lee said. Helicopters flew above the fleet as a fireboat sprayed water to welcome them. Jets were on Shandong's deck with personnel in white suits arranged to write out "with national security, our homes are safe," in Chinese characters. Fans from across the border traveled to Hong Kong in order to see a glimpse of the fleet's arrival.
Arab Times
03-07-2025
- Arab Times
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong for first time
BEIJING, July 3, (AP): China's Shandong aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong for the first time on Thursday. The Shandong sailed in alongside its battle group, which includes the navy's Yan'an and Zhanjiang guided missile destroyers, and the Yuncheng guided missile frigate. The carrier is due to stay in Hong Kong until Monday and be opened to the public for ticketed tours during the weekend.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong for first time
China's Shandong aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong for the first time on Thursday. The Shandong sailed in alongside its battle group, which includes the navy's Yan'an and Zhanjiang guided missile destroyers, and the Yuncheng guided missile frigate. The carrier is due to stay in Hong Kong until Monday and be opened to the public for ticketed tours during the weekend.
RTHK
03-07-2025
- RTHK
Excited crowds marvel at visiting aircraft carrier
Excited crowds marvel at visiting aircraft carrier Enthusiasts catch a glimpse of the Shandong aircraft carrier. Photo: Xinhua Hongkongers on Thursday turned up at various spots around town, trying to catch a glimpse of the People Liberation Army's naval fleet that arrived here for a visit. The Shandong aircraft carrier, along with two missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhanjiang as well as the missile frigate Yuncheng, will stay in the SAR for a five-day visit. A man surnamed Tung told RTHK that he left his home in Tseung Kwan O at 6am to get to the waterfront in Cyberport, considered a good vantage point of the arriving fleet. "I'm here to see the strength of China, the strength of the PLA Navy. I couldn't grab a ticket to board the vessels, so I woke up early today to come here and catch a glimpse." Another man, surnamed Zhang, said even though he would be boarding the vessels on the weekend, he still wanted to be among the first to take a first-hand look at the naval fleet. "I managed to make a reservation for the Shandong carrier as well as the other vessels," he said. "I had to keep trying because the tickets were really sought after. I only managed to get a ticket after multiple attempts." The public will have a chance to board the vessels this weekend with all 10,000 admission tickets snapped up on Monday – one-fifth of which were reserved for the carrier docked at Western Anchorage No. 2, and the rest were assigned for the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng moored at Stonecutters Island. Others were spotted at the West Kowloon Cultural District for a peek at the fleet. A man from Yunnan, surnamed Li, told RTHK he arrived in Hong Kong only the day before. "It is the first time for me to see an aircraft carrier and it's made in China. I feel so proud because I come here from Yunnan, a southwest province in China, and we don't have the sea," Li said. "It is my pleasure to see the aircraft carrier, as it is hard to be seen in other places in China." He said he will also go to other spots in the city to take more photos of the fleet.
