Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels Nanning, a guided-missile destroyer, and Hengyang, a guided-missile frigate, enter waters of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and conduct a public port call. According to reports citing China’s Ministry of National Defence and Xinhua, the ships arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday and take part in activities scheduled around the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty. The planned programme runs from July 2 to July 6, with events described as open-house and cultural exchanges. Residents (and in some reporting, Hong Kong and Macao residents and students) are allowed to visit the ships during the weekend window, including at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s naval base on Stonecutters Island. Other coverage also describes the ships sailing into Victoria Harbour shortly after entering Hong Kong waters. One report notes the task group includes ship-borne helicopters and marines as part of the visit. The coverage is based on official announcements and Xinhua reporting and focuses on the arrival, the dates, and public-access arrangements for the vessels.
PLA Navy ships Nanning and Hengyang visit Hong Kong for open-house events
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels Nanning, a guided-missile destroyer, and Hengyang, a guided-missile frigate, enter waters of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and...
- PLA Navy vessels guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang enter Hong Kong waters for a port call.
- The visit runs from July 2 to July 6 and is linked to celebrations of Hong Kong’s 29th anniversary of return to China.
- Hong Kong residents are allowed to board the ships during open-house/public visit periods.
- The ships are described as visiting the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s naval base on Stonecutters Island.
- The arrivals include a sailing into Victoria Harbour and are described as part of a task group that includes helicopters and marines.
(260706) -- HONG KONG, July 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The guided-missile frigate Hengyang sails out of the pier of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison's naval base on Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong, south China, July 6, 2026. A fleet of the PLA Navy, consisting of guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang, left the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monda
1 month agoHONG KONG, July 6 (Xinhua) -- A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, consisting of guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang, left the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday, wrapping up a five-day port call featuring open-ship events and cultural exchange activities. A farewell ceremony was held on Monday morning at the pier of PLA Hong Kong Gar
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1 month agoHONG KONG, July 5 (Xinhua) -- To many Hong Kong residents, the first weekend of July was marked by a surge of pride and patriotism when they took part in open-ship activities hosted by a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy fleet on a five-day visit to Hong Kong starting from Thursday. The fleet consists of guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang, along with ship-borne helicop
1 month ago(260704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the guided-missile destroyer Nanning at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison's naval base on Stonecutters Island in south China's Hong Kong, July 4, 2026. A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy fleet opens to Hong Kong and Macao residents and students from Friday through Sunday. The fleet consists of guided-missile destr
1 month ago(260703) -- HONG KONG, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a flash mob event at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison's naval base on Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong, south China, July 3, 2026. A visiting PLA Navy fleet ushered in its first "open-house" day here on Friday, featuring hands-on experience, drill demonstration, art performance and other exchange programs. (Photo by Jia Xiaopen
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