12K views · 61 reactions | Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan entered the waters of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday morning. Escorted by vessels from the PLA Hong Kong Garrison and the HKSAR government, Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan sailed toward the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. The two vessels will be open for public visits at the Stonecutters Island Navel Base. | Global Times | Facebook

China's first domestically developed Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, was officially undocked on the morning of December 29, 2024. With the hull number "51" and a full-load displacement exceeding 40,000 tonnes, the Sichuan is the navy's next-generation amphibious assault ship. It is a critical asset in advancing naval modernization and enhancing blue-water operational capabilities. | CGTN