China’s aircraft carrier formation conducts trans-regional training

A Chinese navy flotilla, including the Liaoning aircraft carrier, is currently holding its trans-regional training.

The fleet set out from east China's Qingdao on June 25th.

The naval formation includes the Jinan and Yinchuan destroyers, the Yantai frigate, and a squadron of J-15 fighter jets and helicopters.

This training session is expected to strengthen coordination among the vessels and improve the skills of crew and pilots in different marine regions.

Liang Yang, spokesperson for the PLA Navy, said on Sunday that the formation will visit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on July 7 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the People’s liberation Army being stationed in the HKSAR.

Officers and soldiers will attend various exchanges and activities with Hong Kong residents and the PLA Garrison, and the warships will be open for the public to visit.

(CGTN)