Nanning ship visits Hong Kong for open-day tours, showcasing its blue-water capability
Nanning ship arrives in Hong Kong for open-day tours, demonstrating the strength of the People's Navy and the combat capability of the improved Type 052D Experience the Navy's style up close through five days of interactive exchanges; click to learn about this "sea-going full-duty king"
On July 2, a Navy formation consisting of the missile destroyer Nanning and the missile frigate Hengyang arrived in Hong Kong, beginning a 5day openship and cultural exchange event.
As an upgraded Type 052D missile destroyer, Nanning has carried out many bluewater missions over the past five years since entering service, with its tracks spanning the three major oceans and a total sailing distance of over 200,000 nautical miles. The article introduces that because the ship goes to sea frequently and has intensive missions, netizens have nicknamed it the "atsea attendance king."
The report also noted that Nanning has strong maneuverability, endurance, and combat capabilities, and can undertake a variety of tasks such as regional air defense, antisurface, and antiair operations. This stop in Hong Kong and opening to the public is seen as an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the People's Navy's development and deepen public understanding.