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

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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