Military & Security
Hong Kong
Military and security forces
The Hong Kong Police Force comprises several specialized units such as the Police Counterterrorism Response Unit, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, the Special Duties Unit, the Airport Security Unit, and the VIP Protection Unit.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison is tasked with defense responsibilities; this garrison consists of components from the PLA Army, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force, all of which operate under the direct authority of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and are administratively overseen by the nearby Southern Theater Command (2025).