‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Hongkongers see off PLA warships after 5-day port call
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships, the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, departed Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day port call. A send-off ceremony was held at the naval base on Stonecutters Island, with Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki speaking amid heavy rain. Dozens of residents and visitors gathered along the waterfront to watch the ships sail through Victoria Harbour and the Tathong Channel. The visit underscores the PLA's presence in Hong Kong and its ties to the city.
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships, the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, departed Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day port call. A send-off ceremony was held at the naval base on Stonecutters Island, with Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki speaking amid heavy rain. Dozens of residents and visitors gathered along the waterfront to watch the ships sail through Victoria Harbour and the Tathong Channel. The visit underscores the PLA's presence in Ho...
PLA warships' port call demonstrates military ties between mainland China and Hong Kong.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki spoke at the send-off ceremony.
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The port call was high-profile.
Opinion- PLA warships' port call demonstrates military ties between mainland China and Hong Kong.
- Chief Secretary Eric Chan's presence indicates official endorsement at a high political level.
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Loaded language removedTwo PLA warships departed Hong Kong on Monday morning, concluding a high-profile five-day port call with a ceremony at the naval base on Stonecutters Island. Dozens of residents and visitors lined waterfront areas for a final glimpse of the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang as they sailed through Victoria Harbour and the Tathong Channel in eastern waters.
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The port call was high-profile.
OpinionTwo PLA warships departed Hong Kong on Monday morning.
South China Morning PostThe port call lasted five days.
South China Morning PostThe warships were the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang.
South China Morning PostDozens of residents and visitors lined waterfront areas to see the warships.
South China Morning PostThe warships sailed through Victoria Harbour and the Tathong Channel.
South China Morning PostChief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki spoke at the send-off ceremony.
South China Morning Post