China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier has docked in Hong Kong, as part of a drive to drum up patriotism in the city. The Shandong will be open to the public this weekend, in what the city's Chief Executive, John Lee, calls an 'inspiring' visit.
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- China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, has docked in Hong Kong. 23s
- The Shandong will be open to the public as part of a patriotic initiative. 45s
- China now has two active aircraft carriers, with a third undergoing sea trials and a fourth in development. 29s
- Recent exercises saw Chinese carriers operating beyond the Second Island Chain in the Western Pacific. 1m 16s
- Analysts say these maneuvers are a show of force and could deter US forces in a potential conflict. 1m 43s