A PLA Navy officer who helped evacuate hundreds of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war has recounted that many burst into tears upon arriving at the ship, telling visitors at a barracks open day in Hong Kong the experience had left an indelible mark.The mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning, which along with the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, is making a five-day port call as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule.Thousands of residents on Saturday flocked to the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks where the ships are docked on the first of two open days. Select students were invited to tour the vessels earlier in the week.
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SAT · 2026-07-04 · 10:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0704-89989
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PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy officer shared his experiences evacuating Chinese nationals from Sudan during the country's civil war at a Hong Kong barracks open day. He described the emotional impact on those rescued, many of whom cried upon reaching the ship.
Lo Hoi-yingSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-04 · 10:47 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy officer shared his experiences evacuating Chinese nationals from Sudan during the country's civil war at a Hong Kong barracks open day. He described the emotional impact on those rescued, many of whom cried upon reaching the ship. The evacuation was conducted by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning. The Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang are currently on a five-day port call in Hong Kong as part of celebrations for the 29th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule. Thousands of residents visited the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks to see the ships during the open days.
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Thousands of residents visited the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks during the open day.
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The PLA Navy ships Nanning and Hengyang are making a five-day port call in Hong Kong.
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The evacuation mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning.
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Hundreds of Chinese nationals were evacuated during the Sudanese civil war.
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A PLA Navy officer recounted the dramatic evacuation of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war.
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