Naval Fleet Departs from Hong Kong

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, July 6 (Reporters Liu Yanming, Xiao Yichen) On July 6, a naval fleet consisting of the missile destroyer Nanning and the missile frigate Hengyang left Hong Kong, concluding a series of open visits and cultural exchange activities that lasted for five days.

On the morning of the 6th, a farewell ceremony was held at the garrison's Ang Chuan Chau military camp pier in Hong Kong. The officers and soldiers of the naval fleet waved goodbye to the personnel on the shore as the Hengyang and Nanning ships departed sequentially from the Ang Chuan Chau military camp pier. During their departure, enthusiastic citizens of Hong Kong spontaneously gathered along the Victoria Harbour to see the fleet off.

During their stay in Hong Kong, the Nanning and Hengyang ships were open to the public, including residents of Hong Kong and Macau, as well as youth students, at the Ang Chuan Chau military camp pier. They conducted interactive exchange activities such as military experiences, training demonstrations, and cultural performances, attracting over 30,000 participants from Hong Kong and Macau, and inspiring a sense of patriotism among the citizens. This was the first visit of the Nanning and Hengyang ships to Hong Kong for open activities.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Force Movement
SALUTE Report
Size
2 naval vessels
Activity
naval fleet departed after cultural exchange activities
Location
Hong Kong
Unit
Navy of the People's Liberation Army
Time
July 6
Equipment
missile destroyermissile frigate
Summary

The Navy of the People's Liberation Army departed Hong Kong on July 6, consisting of the missile destroyer Nanning and the missile frigate Hengyang. This marked the end of a five-day series of open visits and cultural exchange activities, which attracted over 30,000 participants. A farewell ceremony was held at the military base, with local citizens gathering to bid farewell to the fleet.

Key Facts
  • The naval fleet consisted of the missile destroyer Nanning and the missile frigate Hengyang.
  • The fleet left Hong Kong after a five-day series of open visits and cultural exchange activities.
  • The departure was marked by a farewell ceremony at the military base in Hong Kong.
  • Over 30,000 local citizens participated in the open activities during the fleet's stay.
  • This was the first visit of the Nanning and Hengyang to Hong Kong.