PLA Navy officers and civilians visit the Russian cruiser Varyag during its four-day port call to Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

Russian warships visit Hong Kong for the first time to boost presence in region

The main objectives of the visit are to develop naval cooperation with the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, says Russian commander

Kristin Huang

Published: 7:07pm, 5 Jun, 2017

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

PLA Navy officers and civilians visit the Russian cruiser Varyag during its four-day port call to Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

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Kristin Huang

Kristin Huang is a senior China reporter, who focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016 and previously reported for China Review News Agency. Kristin is interested in security in northeast Asia and China's growing military might.