Taiwan scrambled military jets Sunday as China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, passed through the 180-km-wide strait separating the two rivals while en route to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Beijing.
Upon its arrival in Hong Kong, the Liaoning and its accompanying ships will be opened to the public, part of a bid to highlight China's growing naval prowess, the official Xinhua News Agency quoted People's Liberation Army Navy spokesperson Liang Yang as saying Sunday.
The PLA garrison in the city will also be open to the public.