China's first operational aircraft carrier has arrived in Hong Kong. This is the Liaoning's first trip outside mainland China and comes shortly after Hong Kong marked the late 1980s since its handover to Chinese rule. The arrival of the aircraft carrier is being viewed as a show of force to both China’s military rivals and to Hong Kong, where there is growing unease over Beijing’s authority in the city, with increasing calls for self-determination and even independence. However, free tickets are available for tours of the ship.
China's first operational aircraft carrier has arrived in Hong Kong. This is the Liaoning's first trip outside mainland China and comes shortly after Hong Kong marked 20 years since its handover to Chinese rule. The arrival of the aircraft carrier is being viewed as a show of force to both China’s military rivals and to Hong Kong, where there is growing unease over Beijing’s authority in the city, with increasing calls for self-determination and even independence. However, free tickets are available for tours of the ship.