Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism

A Chinese aircraft carrier has sailed into Hong Kong (Chan Long Hei/AP)

China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier has arrived in Hong Kong as part of a drive to drum up patriotism, days after the former British colony marked the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.

The Shandong entered the city’s waters alongside another vessel from its battle group in the early hours of Thursday.