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China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, Shandong, is in Hong Kong for a five-day port call. Photo: Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Explainer | What’s in a name? Why aircraft carrier is called Shandong and has number 17

The Post examines the symbolic meanings behind the names and numbers of Chinese military vessels.

Hong Kong society

Chinese naval officers praise Hong Kong visitors – and feeling is mutual

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Hong Kong society

Aircraft carrier ‘rainbow-men’ add splash of colour to Hong Kong pupils’ visit

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Hong Kong society

Warship Shandong wows Hong Kong tour groups with fighter jets, military displays

Visitors receive souvenir packs that include memorial pins, badges and keychains, bookmarks and leaflets.

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Sightseers gather to get a glimpse of the Shandong. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

‘Powerful’: why Shandong’s visit to Hong Kong is geopolitically significant

Military expert says the visit is ‘a unique exercise in patriotic and national defence education’.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Aircraft carrier visit gives Hong Kong a national security education boost

The Shandong aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the city at a significant time, offering a chance to instil a strong sense of national identity.

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Video | Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong visits Hong Kong

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China’s military drills

How are Chinese carriers pushing limits and testing boundaries in the Pacific?

Training Liaoning and Shandong carriers against each other offers experience that even US military cannot gain in battle: analyst.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong water taxis, harbour cruise firm cash in on aircraft carrier’s visit

Transport operators are organising special sightseeing tours for visitors to get a closer look at the Shandong aircraft carrier.

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Hong Kong society

‘Marvellous achievement’: Hongkongers flock to see Chinese warship Shandong

Some fans turn to DeepSeek to find best vantage point for aircraft carrier, while ferry commuters bemoan service suspension over strike group’s arrival.

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The five-day trip marks the first time one of the country’s fully domestically built carriers has visited the city. Photo: ISD
China's military weapons

Meet China’s first home-grown carrier, the Shandong, bridge to a blue-water future

The PLA Navy’s second carrier has become an instrument of Beijing’s long-range power projection past the first island chain.

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong on Thursday at the start of its first visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong crowds welcome aircraft carrier Shandong as city leader hails visit

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘inspiring’ and ‘historic’ visit will help to foster a strong sense of national identity in Hongkongers.

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Hong Kong society

From land to sea: top spots to get a glimpse of the Shandong in Hong Kong

The Post looks into the best vantage points to view the visiting fleet during its five-day port call.

China’s military

Video | Shandong in Hong Kong for 5-day visit

Chinese warship’s visit marks first time one of the nation’s fully domestically built carriers has made a port call in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee inspects guard of honour on Chinese warship Shandong

Warship’s visit marks first time one of country’s fully domestically built carriers has made a call at Hong Kong.

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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) inspects the warship Shandong. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

PLA landing ship spotted off northern Taiwan ahead of major military drill

In rare move, Type 072A vessel appears off coast of Keelung, sailing close enough to ‘threaten critical infrastructure’, navy officer says.

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Hong Kong transport

Certain ferry services in Hong Kong to be suspended during Chinese naval fleet visit

Residents will have to make changes to their transport plans during five-day visit from Thursday, and some flying zones will also be restricted.

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Hong Kong politics

Tickets to visit Chinese aircraft carrier in Hong Kong gone in under a minute

Some social media users complain reservation process for first session was too complicated and securing spot required quick reflexes.

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The Shandong, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, leads a naval fleet that is stopping over in Hong Kong from July 3 to 7. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Chinese aircraft carrier-led fleet to visit Hong Kong for 5 days

Naval fleet, which includes aircraft carrier Shandong, will arrive on July 3 and host a series of open tours and cultural exchange activities.

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China's military weapons

China’s Fujian carrier developing ‘Alpha strike’ swarm attack power: CCTV

Aircraft carrier expected to carry out deck load strikes, which can help Chinese navy gain first-mover advantage, state broadcaster says.

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China-Philippines relations

Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

However, a ‘delicate balance’ should still be maintained to avoid any escalation, analysts warn.

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Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier (not in picture) for the first time in the South China Sea in late October. Photo: Xinhua/AP
China’s military drills

What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

PLA is coordinating carriers in the blue-water arena, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, analysts say.

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was one of two deployed to the western Pacific for coordinated exercises, which military observers say will help the PLA develop open-ocean skills and tactics. Photo: Thepaper
Aukus alliance

Trump puts submarine pact in rough waters as China touts strength

The Trump administration is reviewing the Aukus submarine accord with the UK and Australia, while Chinese aircraft carriers are charting new courses.

China's military weapons

China’s Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers sail beyond second island chain

The two carrier groups have been spotted in the western Pacific Ocean, with the Liaoning’s passage taking it past Guam.

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China's military weapons

China’s advanced Fujian carrier conducts ‘intensive’ eighth sea trial

J-35 stealth fighters also carry out tests and flights, but it is not clear if the jets were launched from the Fujian’s hi-tech catapults.

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The Fujian, shown here during its maiden sea trial in May of last year, is China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

China gives glimpse of Fujian aircraft carrier’s catapult technology in action

CCTV shows brief footage of electromagnetic launch system while warning its complexity will mean longer sea trials.

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China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is the world’s largest conventionally powered warship and only the second after the USS Gerald Ford-class vessels to adopt electromagnetic launch technology. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea

China’s Shandong carrier sends ‘assertive’ message during US-Philippine drills

Aircraft carrier’s moves showcase China’s capacity for ‘rapid and frequent’ missions as it refines blue-water capabilities, analysts say.

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Taiwan

PLA warship may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill

The Shandong appears to have transited narrower waterways of the Philippines instead of taking Bashi Channel, according to military experts.

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