Liaoning ship will open to welcome people for the first time in Hong Kong
China's first aircraft carrier will welcome the public on board when it arrives in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Britain's handover to Beijing.
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Liaoning aircraft carrier. Photo: Xinhua |
The Liaoning fleet will demonstrate the "military might" and achievements of China's naval forces,Xinhuaquoted Yang Liang, a navy spokesman, as saying today.
The ship is expected to arrive in Hong Kong on July 7, SCMP reported, citing a source within the Chinese People's Liberation Army.Li Jie, a Beijing-based maritime expert, said it would be the first time the public would be able to board the ship. "This is definitely a great honor for the people of Hong Kong. On the mainland, the public has not had the opportunity to see this aircraft carrier," Li said.
Liaoning aircraft carrier group during an exercise
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Monday that Beijing would not tolerate any challenge to its control of the Hong Kong special administrative region during Carrie Lam's inauguration as chief executive, his strongest remarks yet on the issue amid concerns about what some see as Beijing's growing interference.
The Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed in waters near Taiwan earlier this year.
According to VNE
