El primer portaaviones chino de construcción nacional, el Shandong, y sus tres buques de escolta visitan Hong Kong del 3 al 7 de julio, ofreciendo por primera vez visitas públicas a los residentes de la ciudad. Ivan Watson, de CNN, explica cómo encaja el mayor buque militar chino en su creciente armada.
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- China's aircraft carrier Shandong and three escort vessels are visiting Hong Kong and offering public tours.
- The Shandong is over three football fields long and can carry more than 40 aircraft, mainly J-15 fighter jets. 13s
- The visit contrasts with previous U.S. Navy visits, which have not occurred in recent years due to strained relations. 44s
- China now has the world's largest navy by number of warships, with two operational aircraft carriers and more under development. 1m 7s
- The visit is seen as a demonstration of China's ambition to project its naval power globally. 1m 20s