Hong Kong, China - July 4-5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Aerial shot of China's first domestically built aircraft carrier Shandong

Hong Kong, China - July 5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Crew member guiding visitors
3. Visitors experiencing stamping activity
4. Firearm display in progress
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) visitor (name not given) (ending with shot 6):
"Seeing it myself is truly rewarding. I knew the Shandong aircraft carrier is huge, but I had no idea just how massive it really is. Being here now gives me that concrete sense of scale. It's incredible."
6. Warplanes, visitors on deck of aircraft carrier
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) visitor (name not given) (starting with shot 6):
"For Hong Kong citizens, such a visit is truly thrilling because tickets were so hard to get. It makes us feel the strength of our nation."
8. Warplane on deck
9. Visitor posing for photo with crew members

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10. Various of students visiting aircraft carrier; crew member introducing aircraft carrier to visitors
11. Various of music performance in progress; visitors singing with crew members
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Kong student (name not given) (ending with shots 13-14):
"It's truly thrilling to see our nation's most advanced military assets in person -- only then do I fully appreciate their awe-inspiring scale. I am so proud of our country. With such capabilities, we will no longer fear a bully."
13. Visitor posing for photo
14. Aerial shots of visitors on aircraft carrier
15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Kong resident (partially overlaid with shot 16):
"I'm in the 80s and glad to have this chance to see the naval fleet in person. I need to witness China's greatness firsthand. Our nation builds these warships. Seeing China grow stronger every day truly makes me proud to be a Chinese."
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16. Various of visitors posing for photos
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Hong Kong, China - July 4-5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
17. Aerial shot of aircraft carrier

Hong Kong, China - July 3-5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
18. Aerial shot of military vessels

Hong Kong, China - July 3, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
19. Aircraft carrier Shandong sailing
20. Various of aircraft carrier Shandong seen from escort helicopter
21. Various of formation consisting of naval officers, soldiers, displaying Chinese characters for "secure country, sweet home"
22. Hong Kong residents waving flags, welcoming aircraft carrier

Hong Kong, China - July 4-5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
23. Aerial shot of visitors on aircraft carrier
24. Crew member guiding visitors
25. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zheng Ziqian, crew member, aircraft carrier Shandong (starting with shot 24/ending with shot 26):
"Over the years, our aircraft carrier fleet has expanded its operations further into distant waters, while steadily enhancing combat readiness. This visit to Hong Kong and the interactions with local residents have deepened my sense of responsibility and purpose. Only a strong military can safeguard our nation, and only a secure nation can protect our homes. We have the confidence and capability to defend our maritime borders and ensure our country's security and stability."
26. Various of visitors, warplanes, national flag of China on aircraft carrier

Nearly 20,000 visitors have toured a Chinese naval fleet, led by China's first domestically built aircraft carrier Shandong, during the first two days of its open event in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The aircraft carrier, leading a formation of three other vessels, entered the Victoria Harbour on Thursday morning, beginning a five-day visit to Hong Kong.

On Saturday, the naval fleet opened to the whole Hong Kong public, drawing constant streams of visitors eager to tour the massive warships.

Across the open exhibition areas aboard the aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels, professional guides deliver detailed introduction to visitors. The naval officers and sailors also prepared specially designed interactive and creative activities to enhance the public experience.

Inside the Shandong aircraft carrier's hangar, visitors were drawn to a display of advanced firearms, excited to have the rare opportunity for a close-up glimpse of these cutting-edge weapons.

"Seeing it myself is truly rewarding. I knew the Shandong aircraft carrier is huge, but I had no idea just how massive it really is. Being here now gives me that concrete sense of scale. It's incredible," said a visitor.

"For Hong Kong citizens, such a visit is truly thrilling because tickets were so hard to get. It makes us feel the strength of our nation," said another visitor.

From Friday to Sunday, the aircraft carrier Shandong is anchored at Victoria Harbour’s western basin, while the missile destroyer Zhanjiang and frigate Yuncheng are docked at Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base, open to the public for tours, military experience activities, and national defense education lectures.

"It's truly thrilling to see our nation's most advanced military assets in person -- only then do I fully appreciate their awe-inspiring scale. I am so proud of our country. With such capabilities, we will no longer fear a bully," said a young student.

"I'm in the 80s and glad to have this chance to see the naval fleet in person. I need to witness China's greatness firsthand. Our nation builds these warships. Seeing China grow stronger every day truly makes me proud to be a Chinese," said another Hong Kong resident.

This is the first public opening of the Shandong. When the massive aircraft carrier slowly entered Victoria Harbour on Thursday, more than 700 officers and sailors posed the four Chinese characters for "secure country, sweet home" on its flight deck.

"Over the years, our aircraft carrier fleet has expanded its operations further into distant waters, while steadily enhancing combat readiness. This visit to Hong Kong and the interactions with local residents have deepened my sense of responsibility and purpose. Only a strong military can safeguard our nation, and only a secure nation can protect our homes. We have the confidence and capability to defend our maritime borders and ensure our country's security and stability," said Zheng Ziqian, a crew member of the Shandong.