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Shandong aircraft carrier's Hong Kong visit underscores Beijing's ambitions: Analysts

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China's first domestically built aircraft carrier has ended a five-day port call in Hong Kong. The Shandong is the second Chinese aircraft carrier to visit the city, coinciding with the 28th anniversary of its return to the mainland. Beyond stirring patriotic sentiment in the Special Administrative Region, analysts say the visit underscores China’s resolve to advance its military ambitions. CNA's May Wong reports. 

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier has ended a five-day port call in Hong Kong. The Shandong is the second Chinese aircraft carrier to visit the city, coinciding with the 28th anniversary of its return to the mainland. Beyond stirring patriotic sentiment in the Special Administrative Region, analysts say the visit underscores China’s resolve to advance its military ambitions. CNA's May Wong reports. 

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