HONG KONG: An advanced Chinese warship thought to play a key role in the country's South China Sea and Taiwan strategies sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday (Nov 21), part of a publicity campaign showcasing Beijing's increasingly sophisticated military force. The 36,000-tonne Hainan is a helicopter-carrying amphibious assault ship that was hailed as a breakthrough for China's navy when it came into service in 2021. It is part of the fleet that operates in the South China Sea, the site of multiple