Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong for 5-day visit

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong and its accompanying strike group arrived in Hong Kong on July 3, 2025. Their five-day visit marks the first time one of the country’s fully domestically built carriers has visited the city. The 70,000-tonne warship was escorted by missile destroyers Yan’an and Zhanjiang, and the missile frigate Yuncheng. The vessels will host a series of open tours and cultural-exchange activities in Hong Kong until July 7.