Hong Kong welcomes the pride of the Navy

With an enthusiastic show of support, Hong Kong people welcomed the arrival of a Navy formation including China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, on Friday.

The visit celebrated the 20th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army being stationed in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The flotilla, open for public tours on Saturday and Sunday, is scheduled to stay in the city until Tuesday. This is the first time that the Liaoning has been open to the public.