PLA naval task group to visit Hong Kong and hold public events

Source-stated date: 29 June 2026 · China Military Online (EN)

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Published29 June 2026, by CMC Political Work Department
Collected2026-06-29 16:18:16 UTC, run 72
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The guided-missile destroyer Nanning (Hull 162) and guided-missile frigate Hengyang (Hull 568) will make a port call in Hong Kong from July 2–6, 2026, with open-deck and cultural exchange events scheduled for the public. The visit fits the recurring pattern of PLA Navy port calls to Hong Kong timed around the July 1 handover anniversary, used to project military presence and build public familiarity with PLAN platforms among Hong Kong and Macao residents.

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BEIJING, June 29 -- A Chinese PLA naval task group comprising the guided-missile destroyer Nanning (Hull 162) and guided-missile frigate Hengyang (Hull 568) will visit Hong Kong from July 2 to 6, 2026. During the visit, open-day and cultural exchange activities will be held to enable the people in Hong Kong and Macao to have a more direct and in-depth understanding of the development of China's national defense and military construction in the new era.

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Publishing institution	CMC Political Work Department
Source outlet	China Military Online (EN) (china_mil_online)
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Source-stated publication date	2026-06-29
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16470453.html
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Collection run	72
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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "PLA naval task group to visit Hong Kong and hold public events." China Military Online (EN), 2026-06-29. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16470453.html.

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