Hengyang
Coverage of Hengyang in the Nexus archive.
- ‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Hongkongers see off PLA warships after 5-day port call
Two PLA warships departed Hong Kong after a five-day port call, with residents and visitors gathering to witness their departure. A ceremony was held at the naval base on Stonecutters Island, where Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki spoke amidst heavy rain.
- PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day
A PLA Navy officer who helped evacuate hundreds of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war shared the emotional experience at a Hong Kong barracks open day. The mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang during a port call as part of Hong Kong's anniversary celebrations.
- Hong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence
Hong Kong students toured PLA Navy warships Nanning and Hengyang during a five-day port call. The visit, part of a national defense lesson, coincided with the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty on July 1. A student from Pui Kiu College described observing the ships' interior weapons.
- Residents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA navy ships sail into Hong Kong
Residents and tourists gathered at Hong Kong’s harbourfronts to welcome two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessels, the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, during a five-day port call. The ships arrived at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on Thursday, with the Hengyang’s arrival accompanied by celebratory music from a PLA band.