HONG KONG, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday mobilized some of its army, naval and air forces to conduct a joint patrol, focusing on training the troops' combat capability in emergency response, joint operations, and special situation handling.
The joint patrol involved high-mobility infantry, ships, helicopters and other units of the armed forces, which was carried out under real combat conditions. It emphasized rapid deployment and command planning, air-sea and land-air security patrols, and joint counterterrorism operations.
Through high-intensity joint actions and confrontation drills, the drill enhanced the troops' ability to respond to emergencies and carry out diverse military tasks.
During the joint patrol, the participating troops strictly complied with the laws and regulations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and notified in advance the relevant departments of the HKSAR government. ■
