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PLA Navy officer recounts dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

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A People's Liberation Army Navy officer shared personal accounts of a dramatic evacuation mission in Sudan during an open day at Hong Kong barracks. The officer recounted the emotional experience of rescuing 940 Chinese nationals, including two from Hong Kong, and hundreds of foreigners from Port Sudan in April 2023. The mission, involving the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the Weishanhu supply ship, highlighted the swift preparation and care provided to evacuees. AI

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PLA Navy officer recounts dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

    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 c…

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