By Cao Xu, Zhang Junhong and Zhang Yihan

BEIJING, Oct. 28 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison conducted a joint patrol drill on October 27. The drill tested the troops' combat capabilities in emergency response, rapid planning, emergency deployment, joint operations, and contingency handling.

This joint patrol involved high-mobility infantry troops, combat vessels, and aerial patrol helicopters, focusing on rapid deployment of command post, maritime and aerial patrol, joint sea area control, as well as emergency rescue and repair.

During the joint patrol, the garrison troops strictly abided by the laws and regulations of Hong Kong regarding roads, waterways, and aviation management, and notified the relevant departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in advance.

(Video Editor: Yang Xueqing)