Thursday’s exercise, the largest ever and live-streamed for the first time, was necessary to enhance readiness to defend city and nation.

Exercise serves as a warning to terrorists and reassures Hongkongers that the government is fully equipped to respond to threats, analyst says.

Drill, code-named ‘Bravelight’, aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s counterterrorism expertise and coordination capability of government bodies.

Drill, code-named ‘Bravelight’, aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s counterterrorism expertise and coordination capability of government bodies.

As an open and international city, Hong Kong is a potential target for terrorists, chief executive warns.

Thursday’s exercise, the largest ever and live-streamed for the first time, was necessary to enhance readiness to defend city and nation.