Macau and Hong Kong Youth Visit Warships and Write "Wishing a Safe Return" on the Message Wall

From the 23rd to the 25th, the Navy's 056A missile frigate Ganzhou and the 082II mine-sweeping ship Kaiping were open to the public at the Xinzhou Wharf in Haizhu District, Guangzhou. More than 100 students from Hong Kong and Macau, along with representatives of young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Macau, boarded the naval vessels to experience the demeanor of naval officers and soldiers up close.

The Navy's Ganzhou and Kaiping ships were flying full flags to welcome compatriots from Hong Kong and Macau. Students from universities and high schools in Guangdong, along with representatives of young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Macau, boarded the vessels under the guidance of naval officers and soldiers. On the deck, naval personnel explained the ship's performance and weaponry, and engaged in discussions with the youth from Hong Kong and Macau.

Visiting student: I was very impressed by the equipment on this warship; I had never seen anything like it before.

Visiting student: This is my first time getting so close to a warship and visiting a military camp. I hope our country becomes stronger and stronger.

At the event, young people from Hong Kong and Macau also watched assassination drills and a 400-meter obstacle course, experienced knot tying, flag signaling, and other naval specialty subjects, and had hands-on experience with light weapon operations. On the message wall, everyone wrote down their blessings for the People's Navy.

Visiting student: I wrote that I hope our navy can return safely every time it sails through the waves. Happy birthday to our People's Navy.

Visiting teacher: Today, I had the opportunity to see our country's warships for the first time. Their setup, functions, and the various etiquettes, appearances, and qualities of our officers were all showcased to the students.

This year, the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of Guangdong Province will organize visits and exchanges for young people from Hong Kong and Macau to the stationed naval, air force, armed police units, and national defense mobilization units in batches, promoting a deep-rooted sense of patriotism among the youth from Hong Kong and Macau.