A marine fleet led by the attack aircraft carrier Shandong will visit Hong Kong from July 3 to 7, according to a main statement launched by Chinas Ministry of National Defense on Saturday.Approved by the Central Military Commission, the fleet, which likewise consists of the Yanan and Zhanjiang rocket destroyers, along with the Yuncheng missile frigate, will host a series of open tours and cultural exchange activities.Residents check out the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents check out the PLA Navys missile destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents check out the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents go to the PLA Navys missile destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents check out the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents go to the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents check out the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaResidents visit the PLA Navys rocket destroyer, Shenzhen in south Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in October 2001./ XinhuaThe events intend to use regional residents a more direct and thorough understanding of Chinas developments in national defense and military development in the new era, according to the statement.Since Hong Kongs return to China in 1997, vessels of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have actually visited the city 8 times.
The first visit was in 2001, and the 2 newest happened in 2024.