Residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have praised the nation's naval power, saying that they feel a strong sense of pride, as two People's Liberation Army Navy warships neared the end of a five-day port call on Monday.
香港特别行政区居民纷纷称赞国家海军实力，两艘中国人民解放军海军舰艇为期五天的停靠访问将于周一进入尾声，市民均表示心中自豪感油然而生。

A PLA Navy fleet, consisting of the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, sailed into the waters of the Hong Kong SAR on Thursday morning, a day after the 29th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.
由导弹驱逐舰南宁舰、导弹护卫舰衡阳舰组成的解放军海军舰艇编队，于周四清晨驶入香港特别行政区水域，当日恰逢香港回归祖国 29 周年纪念日次日。

The ships, which docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base at Stonecutters Island, have attracted a large number of visitors and hosted exchange activities featuring open-house events.
两艘舰艇停靠在解放军驻香港部队昂船洲海军基地，吸引大批市民前来参观，并举办舰艇开放日系列交流活动。

Over the weekend, the vessels and their crew welcomed members of the public aboard on guided tours, with 14,000 free tickets snapped up online within minutes.
周末期间，舰艇及舰上官兵接待市民登舰参观，一万四千张免费参观门票上线数分钟内便被一抢而空。

At a welcoming ceremony on Thursday, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the warships' visit highlights the nation's defense capabilities and maritime responsibilities, boosting residents' national confidence and pride.
上周四的欢迎仪式上，香港特别行政区行政长官李家超表示，此次军舰到访充分彰显国家国防实力与海洋担当，大幅提升市民的国家自信与民族自豪感。

He said that the port call — the third of its kind to the SAR in a year — fully demonstrates the central government's "great care, support and high regard" for the city.
他称，此次舰艇停靠是一年内第三次到访香港特区，充分体现中央政府对香港的深切关怀、大力支持与高度重视。

The open-house events organized by the fleet would allow residents to experience the country's military strength firsthand, while inspiring patriotism among the younger generation and motivating them to contribute to the nation's rejuvenation, Lee added.
李家超补充道，编队举办的舰艇开放活动能让市民亲身感受国家军力，激发年轻一代的爱国情怀，激励他们投身民族复兴伟业。

In a message to the SAR government and Hong Kong residents, the fleet conveyed a "deep sense of honor and duty" among its crew, with the hope of strengthening ties and "writing a new chapter together".
编队向特区政府与香港市民致词，表示全体官兵满怀荣誉感与使命感，期盼深化内地与香港的联结，携手谱写新篇章。

Public enthusiasm had been evident even before the ships docked. Crowds had gathered along the waterfront from early Thursday morning, with people saying that they felt a sense of security and pride in the country's military strength.
舰艇尚未停靠，市民的热情便已十分高涨。周四清晨起，大量民众聚集岸边，纷纷表示强大的国家军力让自己倍感安心与自豪。

The fleet held an open session for young people and student groups on Friday. Students of different ages formed long queues outside the Ngong Shuen Chau naval base to board the vessels.
周五，编队专门面向青年及学生团体举办专场开放活动，各年龄段学生在昂船洲海军基地外排起长队等候登舰。

Soldiers and officers introduced the warships' operations, briefing the visitors on the main weapons, navigational instruments and missile systems, as well as the crew's quarters.
官兵向参观者讲解舰艇运作原理，介绍主战武器、导航仪器、导弹系统以及舰员生活区。

The visitors also viewed the fast-attack craft, torpedo launchers and helicopter decks.
参观者还参观了快艇、鱼雷发射装置与直升机起降甲板。

Law Siu-hei, a final-year undergraduate student at Lingnan University and a member of the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association, described what he saw as "stunning", such as his first impression of the massive warships up close and his tour of their interior facilities.
岭南大学应届本科生、香港青少年军总会成员罗兆熙表示现场所见令人震撼，近距离直面大型军舰、参观舰内设施的体验十分难忘。

Having missed previous PLA Navy visits to Hong Kong, Law said he hopes there will be more opportunities in the future for him to witness the PLA Navy's strength firsthand.
罗兆熙此前错过海军舰艇访港活动，他期盼未来能有更多机会近距离见证人民海军的强大实力。

During a public tour of the ships on Saturday, a resident surnamed Lam said he had secured a free ticket with the help of his four children.
周六公众参观时段，一名林姓市民称，是在四名子女的协助下才抢到免费参观票。

Another visitor, Samuel, said he was particularly interested in seeing the growth of the nation's defense capabilities.
另一位参观者塞缪尔表示，自己格外关注国家国防力量的发展壮大。

"Looking back at history, when our country's military power was insufficient, we were invaded by aggressors. Now, with this level of military strength, we can properly protect our own country," he said.
他说：“回望历史，过去我国军力薄弱，屡遭外敌入侵；如今拥有这般强大国防，我们才有能力守护好自己的国家。”

The Macao SAR authorities had also arranged for about 400 residents, including youth groups, teachers, students and families, to tour the warships over the weekend.
澳门特区政府亦组织约四百名居民于周末登舰参观，涵盖青年团体、教师、学生及家庭群体。

The Nanning is a domestically-built Type 052D guided-missile destroyer capable of area air defense, anti-ship strikes and antisubmarine warfare, while the Hengyang, a Type 054A guided-missile frigate, is equipped for surveillance, anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine operations.
南宁舰是我国自主建造的 052D 型导弹驱逐舰，可执行区域防空、对海突击、反潜作战任务；衡阳舰为 054A 型导弹护卫舰，配备侦察、反舰、防空、反潜全套作战装备。

The vessels are named after Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and Hengyang, a major city in Hunan province.
两艘舰艇分别以广西壮族自治区首府南宁市、湖南省重要城市衡阳市命名。

pride /praɪd/n. 自豪，骄傲
defense /dɪˈfens/n. 国防，防御
patriotism /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/n. 爱国精神，爱国主义
rejuvenation /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃn/n. 复兴，振兴