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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

A drone photo shows officers and soldiers spelling out Chinese characters "secure country, sweet home" on aircraft carrier Shandong's flight deck in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities.(Photo by Pu Haiyang//Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

A drone photo shows officers and soldiers spelling out Chinese characters "secure country, sweet home" on aircraft carrier Shandong's flight deck in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Pu Haiyang//Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

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Vatican: Bells Toll at St. Peter’s Basilica to Mourn Death of Pope Francis 2

Bells at St. Peter's Basilica tolled to mark the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21.

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New Driverless Metro Line Open - Sydney

Passengers take escalators inside the metro station of Victoria Cross in Sydney, Australia, August 19, 2024. Sydney's new multi-billion-dollar driverless metro line officially opened to commuters on Monday. The first passenger service on the Sydney Metro City Line departed Sydenham station in Sydney's inner western suburbs at 4:54 a.m. on Monday morning, traveling the 15.5 km tunnel under the central business district and Sydney harbor to arrive at Chatswood in the city's north shore at 5:16 a.m. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Ping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Driverless Metro Line Open - Sydney

This photo taken on August 19, 2024 shows the platform at the metro station of Victoria Cross in Sydney, Australia. Sydney's new multi-billion-dollar driverless metro line officially opened to commuters on Monday. The first passenger service on the Sydney Metro City Line departed Sydenham station in Sydney's inner western suburbs at 4:54 a.m. on Monday morning, traveling the 15.5 km tunnel under the central business district and Sydney harbor to arrive at Chatswood in the city's north shore at 5:16 a.m. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Ping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with creative drone show

STORY: Hong Kong celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with creative drone show SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:16 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dragon Boat Festival celebration in Hong Kong STORYLINE: Sticky rice dumplings, racing dragon boats, green reed leaves ... stunning drone show imagery dotted the night sky over Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbor on Monday, which marked China's annual Dragon Boat Festival this year. The show started off with a vivid cartoon zongzi, or sticky rice dumpling, followed by patterns featuring adrenaline-pumping dragon boat races and flying loongs (or Chinese dragons) to cheer up the players for the upcoming 2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 15-16, and ended with warm blessings to the viewers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, China. (XHTV)

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 3

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 4

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 5

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day

STORY: Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fireworks STORYLINE: Tourists swarmed Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor on Wednesday night to enjoy a firework show at sea as one of the first highlights of this Labor Day holiday. Starting at 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), the 10-minute display blended in with the night view of the Victoria Harbor and is accompanied by a light and music show. The gold-toned fireworks were set off from a boat 130 meters offshore. Despite the on-and-off drizzles throughout the day, many tourists and Hong Kong residents had arrived three hours prior to the show to find the perfect viewing spot. The Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government estimates that passenger arrivals and departures will total 5.9 million from Tuesday to Sunday, among which over 800,000 trips are made by tourists from the C

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CHINA-HONG KONG-VICTORIA HARBOR-FIREWORK (CN)

(240501) -- HONG KONG, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a firework show at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-VICTORIA HARBOR-FIREWORK (CN)

(240501) -- HONG KONG, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a firework show at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-VICTORIA HARBOR-FIREWORK (CN)

(240501) -- HONG KONG, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a firework show at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

(230502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A container barge sails in the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2023. Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a four-quarter-long contraction last year, according to official data announced Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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China's homegrown C919 aircraft flies over Victoria Harbor in HK

STORY: China's homegrown C919 aircraft flies over Victoria Harbor in HK SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of C919 aircraft 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MR. WANG, Hong Kong resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MR. CHAN, Hong Kong resident 4. various of Hong Kong residents STORYLINE: China's homegrown passenger aircraft C919 flew over the scenic Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on Saturday, giving residents on the waterfront a glimpse of the new aircraft. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MR. WANG, Hong Kong resident "I'm very happy to see the C919 because it truly is a major national project, symbolizing the overall growth of our country's strength. This is the first time that the C919 has flown to Hong Kong and above the Victoria Harbor. I believe it adds greatly to the splendor of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MR. CHAN, Hong Kong resident "I saw the news about C919 visiting Hong Kong

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HKSAR raises flags, holds reception to celebrate National Day

STORY: HKSAR raises flags, holds reception to celebrate National Day DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception Sunday to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. China's national flag and the HKSAR flag were hoisted and the national anthem was played at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. Helicopters carrying the national and HKSAR flags flew over Victoria Harbor in celebration. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, officials of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the

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Bruce Lee's legacy still inspiring 50 years after his passing

STORY: Bruce Lee's legacy still inspiring 50 years after his passing DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bruce Lee's statue 2. various of Bruce Lee fans paying tribute to the martial arts master 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Bruce Lee fan 4. various of a Bruce Lee exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SOPHIE UEKAWA, Bruce Lee fan 6. various of commemorative events in Hong Kong STORYLINE: Fans from Hong Kong and around the world gathered at the Avenue of Stars along the Victoria Harbor on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death. Some laid flowers at Lee's bronze statue to pay tribute to the martial arts master, while others paid their respects with a simple bow or a moment of silence. Lee's fans also performed their own martial arts routines in front of the statue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Bruce Lee fan "From my own practicing, I learned that it was really demanding for him (Bruce Lee) to practice every move. One minute

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50th anniversary of kung fu legend Bruce Lee's death

A man performs Chinese martial arts in front of a statue of kung fu legend Bruce Lee on a boardwalk at Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui, a major tourist hub in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong on July 20, 2023.

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50th anniversary of kung fu legend Bruce Lee's death

Fans pose in front of a statue of kung fu legend Bruce Lee on a boardwalk at Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui, a major tourist hub in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong on July 20, 2023.

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50th anniversary of kung fu legend Bruce Lee's death

A man performs a kick in front of a statue of kung fu legend Bruce Lee on a boardwalk at Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui, a major tourist hub in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong on July 20, 2023.

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CHINA-HONG KONG-BRUCE LEE-COMMEMORATION (CN)

(230720) -- HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fan pays tribute at Bruce Lee's bronze statue at the Avenue of Stars along the Victoria Harbor waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, south China, July 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Enter the Dragon -- Bruce Lee's legacy still inspiring 50 years after his passing" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-BRUCE LEE-COMMEMORATION (CN)

(230720) -- HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fan pays tribute at Bruce Lee's bronze statue at the Avenue of Stars along the Victoria Harbor waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, south China, July 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Enter the Dragon -- Bruce Lee's legacy still inspiring 50 years after his passing" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland

STORY: Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland DATELINE: July 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flag-raising ceremony STORYLINE: The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR John Lee, and Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, attended the flag-raising ceremony at the Golden Bauhinia Square Saturday morning. As China's national flag and the flag of the HKSAR were hoisted, helicopters of the Government Flying Service flew over Victoria Harbor to display the national flag and flag of the HKSAR. Following the ceremony, a receptio

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Hong Kong welcomes back its favorite giant rubber ducks after 10 years

STORY: Hong Kong welcomes back its favorite giant rubber ducks after 10 years DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rubber ducks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FLORENTIJN HOFMAN, Dutch artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU, Hong Kong resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FENG, Hong Kong resident STORYLINE: A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FLORENTIJN HOFMAN, Dutch artist "The rubber duck originated in 2007. It has been over the world on, I think, more than 50 places and visited more than 40 million people, part of that was a

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Giant inflatable ducks at Hong Kong harbor

Two giant inflatable ducks float at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on June 9, 2023, an art installation called "Double Ducks" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

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Giant inflatable ducks at Hong Kong harbor

Two giant inflatable ducks float at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on June 9, 2023, an art installation called "Double Ducks" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

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Giant inflatable ducks at Hong Kong harbor

Two giant inflatable ducks float at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on June 9, 2023, an art installation called "Double Ducks" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are pictured from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are pictured from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen through bubbles at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos with a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A citizen takes photos near a giant yellow rubber duck at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

(230502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A container barge sails in the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2023. Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a four-quarter-long contraction last year, according to official data announced Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SPRING FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(230127) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A lion dance troupe performs to celebrate the Spring Festival at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)