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.

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.