A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force unit stationed in southeast China has carried out a previously undeclared, unplanned rapid response night drill to test the participating troops' combat readiness.
During the drill, the participating troops faced a stream of sudden enemy reports and orders.
"Commander, we have received an intelligence update from higher authorities regarding enemy activity. A radar satellite will pass over our operational area in ten minutes," one soldier reported.
"Understand. All posts, organize concealment now," the commander responded immediately, issuing clear orders.
The participating troops sprang into action, rapidly setting up camouflage and deploying equipment with disciplined efficiency.
As the concealment work proceeded, a new emergency scenario unfolded.
"Commander, our unit has come under enemy attack and one operator has been killed. I recommend activating the backup," another soldier reported.
Facing the sudden loss of personnel, the unit activated a replacement operator on the spot. The new operator quickly took up the battle position and coordinated closely with the rest of the relevant squad to successfully complete the mission.
People's Liberation Army Rocket Force unit carries out rapid response night drill
Daniel, a Russian vlogger residing in Zhejiang, has expressed his admiration for the high efficiency and smooth operation of the local public service in the eastern Chinese province.
Having lived in China for over a decade, Daniel has witnessed the progress China has made in public services. The adoption of convenient technologies has made life easier, and given foreigners a greater sense of belonging.
According to Daniel, even bureaucratic processes have become less daunting.
After receiving a new passport recently, he went to a local offline public service center to update his information on his Chinese social security card.
Staff there verified the spelling of his passport name, visa information and insurance records, then helped print a new card once everything was confirmed.
"This is my old card, the new one is already being made. Many foreigners in China can actually have access to these social security card services. You can use it to see a doctor, ride the subway and bus and even scan it at many cultural and tourism sites. It's very convenient," said the vlogger.
Many cities in China offer a similar swift response to public complaints, with citizens calling a hotline or reporting issues online. The government quickly responds and follows up to resolve them.
"The 12345 city services hotline here in Zhejiang actually offers English support on weekdays. So foreigners who don't speak Chinese can still easily get their point across. Honestly, little details like that give me a real sense of belonging here," Daniel said.
Russian vlogger impressed by efficient, convenient public service in Zhejiang
