A flotilla with aircraft carrier Liaoning sets out from Qingdao, in east China's Shandong Province, on Sunday, for a routine training mission. Photo: Xinhua
A flotilla with aircraft carrier Liaoning sets out from Qingdao, in east China's Shandong Province, on Sunday, for a routine training mission. Photo: Xinhua
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Tough shore leave rules for Chinese navy personnel during Liaoning’s Hong Kong visit

The crew from China’s first aircraft carrier will be prohibited from enjoying Western-style leisure activities during city handover anniversary visit

Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A flotilla with aircraft carrier Liaoning sets out from Qingdao, in east China's Shandong Province, on Sunday, for a routine training mission. Photo: Xinhua
A flotilla with aircraft carrier Liaoning sets out from Qingdao, in east China's Shandong Province, on Sunday, for a routine training mission. Photo: Xinhua
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