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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong visits Hong Kong

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<div><strong></strong><strong>Richard Yip, 40, Chinese military enthusiast from Dongguan:</strong></div><div><em>“I think our country should showcase (its military strength), because, you know, during the time when we were growing up, the largest and most capable ship in the Chinese navy was just over 3,000 tons, and its long-distance sailing performance was quite poor. To see this kind of development, where within 20 to 40 years it has progressed to the current level, is very impressive. Not every country can achieve this.”</em></div><div><br/></div><div><em>“If they (aircraft carrier Shandong naval fleet) come to Hong Kong, the meaning is to let many people know that China&#x27;s military strength isn’t as bad as some so-called online &#x27;propaganda&#x27; claims. Instead, it is powerful, just hidden and not displayed openly. Now, the country is showing their quality for you to see. You know, right now Italy’s aircraft carrier just left Japan, and the UK’s carrier is in Singapore and heading to Japan. It feels like they are coming and going freely, (making China seem) like a chicken coop with no cover. That’s not acceptable. So, the country needs to show its military quality—this is normal.”</em></div><div><br/></div><p>China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday (July 3), passing through the East Lamma Channel before anchoring at the western mooring area of Victoria Harbour.</p><p>The Shandong, measuring approximately 315 metres in length and 75 meters in width, with a flight deck stretching 300 metres, has a displacement of around 60,000 tonnes and can carry 44 aircraft. Upon its arrival in Hong Kong’s waters, a Z-18 helicopter was stationed on the forward flight deck, while ten J-15 fighter jets were seen displayed as well.</p><p>Spectators, including local residents and military enthusiasts, gathered along the shoreline to catch a glimpse of the carrier task group. Among the crowd was Richard Yip, a military enthusiast from Dongguan in Guangdong province, who said the carrier’s visit to Hong Kong showcased China’s growing military power.</p><p>The Shandong, accompanied by a convoy, including Chinese destroyer Zhanjiang and the frigate Yuncheng, is set to remain in Hong Kong for five days. The public will be allowed to board and tour the carrier over the weekend. The task group will depart on Monday (July 7).</p><p>(Production: Joyce Zhou)</p>

<p>China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday (July 3), passing through the East Lamma Channel before anchoring at the western mooring area of Victoria Harbour.</p>

China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday (July 3), passing through the East Lamma Channel before anchoring at the western mooring area of Victoria Harbour.

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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong visits Hong Kong

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Published July 03, 2025 02:08 PM PHT

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Updated July 03, 2025 02:37 PM PHT

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