Notes » April 2004

Gunboat Patriotism

China's navy made a port call with eight vessels: two destroyers, four frigates and two submarines, to mark the 55th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Click to view comic The display of firepower is designed to increase patriotism among Hong Kongers in time for the May 1st Labour Day holiday.

The ships will cruise through Victoria Harbour when they sail, giving Hong Kong Island and Kowloon an eyeful of China's sovereign might.

You know, in case people forgot who was in charge.

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