Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations in the South China Sea Feb. 15, 2010. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the maritime strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released)
Even after arms sales to Taiwan and protests by China the USS Nimitz is still making a port call in Hong Kong
Looming out of the mist in Hong Kong's harbour was the hulking, grey outline of the USS Nimitz.
The aircraft carrier is an unmistakeable symbol of American might.
Behind the US ships, shrouded in cloud were the towers of Hong Kong's skyscrapers, symbols of another rising power, an increasingly wealthy and ambitious China.
The Nimitz and its battle group sailed in to Chinese waters this week and dropped anchor not far from Hong Kong Island.
China had given the go ahead for the visit despite its recent threat to suspend all military exchanges.
On the flight deck of the Nimitz fighter jets were parked in neat lines.
Armed guards patrolled the deck keeping watch. In recent weeks tensions between America and China have been growing.
By: Brant
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