Hong Kong's Warship Welcome: A Fashionable Display of Patriotism?
The five day port call by two PLA warships in Hong Kong has raised eyebrows among observers, but for those who gathered to see off the vessels, it was an opportunity not to be missed.
Residents and visitors lined waterfront areas to catch a glimpse of the guided missile destroyer Nanning and the guided missile frigate Hengyang, creating a striking scene against the backdrop of recent protests and political tensions in the city.