For Xie Jianjun, who runs a small business in Luoyang, Henan, two major events occurred on July 1, 1997: first, Hong Kong's return to the motherland after experiencing vicissitudes, and second, the birth of his son. To commemorate this important day, Xie Jianjun gave his son a name with special significance: Xie Huigui. On July 1st, 28 years later, Navy Captain Xie Hui followed the first domestically produced aircraft carrier, the Shandong ship, on a voyage to visit Hong Kong. On the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, with the approval of the Central Military Commission, an aircraft carrier formation consisting of the Shandong aircraft carrier, missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhanjiang, and missile frigate Yuncheng set sail from a military port in Sanya on July 1st and visited Hong Kong from July 3rd to 7th. This is the first visit of the Shandong, Yan'an, and Zhanjiang ships to Hong Kong. Just a week ago, Xie Hui and his comrades were conducting practical exercises in a certain sea area of the Western Pacific, forming a dual carrier formation with the Liaoning aircraft carrier. After a few days of docking for supplies, they embarked on another voyage. At around 8am on the 3rd, the formation slowly sailed into Victoria Bay. The officers and soldiers of the Shandong ship, dressed in white military uniforms, displayed the words "National Security and Family Friendly" on the flight deck, sending unique naval blessings to Hong Kong compatriots. Helicopters from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and the Hong Kong Garrison accompanied the two Hong Kong Special Administrative Region red fire boats to perform the "Watergate Ceremony", jointly cleaning up the dust for the motherland's warships. Here it is! I saw it! ”The crowd waiting at the Cyberport Seaside Park boiled over, pointing towards the "giant" sailing on the vast sea, their eyes filled with excitement. In the crowd, Huang Qiguo, who had graying hair, stood out particularly - he was holding a telescope and staring intently towards the sea. Huang Qiguo was once a navigator who worked at sea for 50 years, guiding hundreds or thousands of foreign ships. After retiring for 7 years, he has a deep emotional attachment to the ships of his motherland. The Shandong ship is very powerful, and it's lucky to see it with one's own eyes, "said Huang Qiguo. He didn't get a chance to board the ship for a visit, so he decided to drive over and witness the glory of the aircraft carrier formation on the shore. Mr. Jiang, a photography enthusiast, climbed up Yugui Mountain at around 6 o'clock in the morning, just to seize a high point where he could capture the aircraft carrier formation. When entering the port from the East Boliao Strait, the entire fleet drove in with great force, and it was very shocking to see it from afar, "he said. Mr. Jiang lives in Shenzhen and came to Hong Kong specifically this time. The Shandong aircraft carrier is our domestically produced aircraft carrier, and its carrier based aircraft have strong combat capabilities. "He heard that many friends came from Beijing, Shanghai and other places." Shenzhen is so close, how can we miss it? "As he got closer, the outline of the" Pearl of the Orient "gradually became clear. More than 700 naval officers and soldiers lined up in sections, standing beside the ship, waving to the welcoming crowd. Qi Zhengkun, Chief Sergeant II, introduced to the young people of the district team: this is Golden Bauhinia Square, the tallest building in Hong Kong, the World Trade Plaza, which is the central ring. The commanding height in the distance is Taiping Mountain. In July 2017, Qi Zhengkun visited Hong Kong with the aircraft carrier Liaoning. In addition to receiving Hong Kong citizens to visit the ship, he also went ashore for a walk, and had a bowl of Wonton noodles for lunch at the mall in Central. "Only when they brought it up did they know that Wonton noodles were half Wonton and half noodles," Qi Zhengkun said. According to the plan, the Shandong and Yan'an ships anchored at the west anchorage of Victoria Bay, while the Zhanjiang and Yuncheng ships docked at the Angchuanzhou military camp dock. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, personally welcomed the reception at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks Pier, where the military and civilians sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China together. The national flag, military flag, and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held by the children were waving simultaneously at the military port. The children from Hanhua School were arranged in the first queue to board the ship, which excited both teachers and students. We are a well-known patriotic school in Hong Kong, which has always held high the banner of patriotism since its establishment in 1945, "said the leading teacher. Gong Hanfei, a student from Xiangdao Middle School, was even more excited: "My mother is from Yuncheng, and I am also from Yuncheng. Today, I am going to visit the Yuncheng ship." Xiangdao Middle School rewarded students of all grades with two to three spots per class for boarding and visiting the ship. At 5 pm, Li Jiachao and officials from various departments of the Special Administrative Region government, as well as representatives from the Central Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, the Central Hong Kong and Macao Garrison, the Southern Theater Command, the Hong Kong Garrison, and the Macao Garrison, boarded the Shandong ship. The soldiers on duty at the Shandong ship sounded the navy whistle. On the spacious flight deck, 12 J-15 carrier based fighter jets and Z-18 and Z-9 carrier based helicopters are arranged neatly. In the next few days, Hong Kong citizens will have the opportunity to board the Shandong ship and take photos with these domestically produced carrier based fighter jets and helicopters for check-in. They can also personally touch a series of active light weapons in the hangar. The spacious hangar of the Shandong ship is already filled with flags, and a stage for the reception on the deck has been set up. Hanging flags and holding deck receptions are common international etiquette for navies around the world to welcome distinguished guests. At the reception, dances adapted from various aircraft carrier flight gestures, capture and combat performances by Marines, and classic repertoire performances by Shandong folk music performers were performed, with strong ethnic characteristics and a strong military flavor. At this moment, night has fallen in Hong Kong, and the neon lights and shadows reflected on the sea reflect the prosperity of Hong Kong. The mighty warships tell the story of the strength of the People's Army. Second level Sergeant Zheng Na sang the original song "We are each other's light" created for this visit to Hong Kong: "We are each other's light, our hearts resonate with the East..." (New Press)