Hong Kong and Shenzhen hold joint APEC security drill at Heung Yuen Wai checkpoint
Hong Kong's Immigration Department and Shenzhen's border inspection authorities conducted a joint emergency response drill at the Heung Yuen Wai checkpoint on 10 November to prepare for APEC security. The exercise aimed to improve frontline personnel's security awareness and emergency response capab
Hong Kong's Immigration Department said it conducted a joint emergency response drill with the Shenzhen Border Inspection General Station at the Heung Yuen Wai checkpoint on Tuesday (10 November) to implement security tasks for the upcoming APEC meetings. The drill, called the “APEC Security Guangdong-Hong Kong Port Joint Emergency Response Exercise”, focused on strengthening border inspection security awareness among frontline personnel and improving their ability to respond to emergencies.
Immigration Department Director Mr. Kwok Chun-fai led inspection staff to the scene, alongside Shenzhen Border Inspection General Station Director Mr. Xu Xiaowei and other officials, to oversee the exercise. The department said the two sides cooperated closely during the drill, comprehensively strengthening communication, coordination and mutual understanding in emergency situations.
The exercise was designed to prepare for the forthcoming APEC conference, with the aim of protecting public safety and safeguarding national security. The Immigration Department said it was committed to ensuring the safety of citizens' lives and property, and to firmly upholding national security.
