China Sends Aircraft Carrier to Hong Kong Amid Rising Maritime Tensions

Traditionally powered Chinese aircraft carriers face supply issues, as China does not have bases over the first island chain, analysts said.
China Sends Aircraft Carrier to Hong Kong Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sails into Hong Kong for a port call on July 3, 2025. AP Photo/Chan Long Hei
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China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, docked in Hong Kong on July 3, just days after the 28th anniversary of the territory being handed over to Beijing from the UK.

It comes as the Chinese communist regime continues to actively expand its naval power, which has caused concern from others in the region.

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Alex Wu is a U.S.-based writer for The Epoch Times focusing on Chinese society, Chinese culture, human rights, and international relations.