Hong Kong police have officially adopted the CS/LS7 submachine gun, a firearm manufactured in mainland China, according to multiple reports from local media in early May 2026. The weapon, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, is designed to replace older models such as the Heckler & Koch MP5, which has been in service for decades.
The CS/LS7 is produced by China South Industries Group and features a bullpup design, which allows for a compact profile while maintaining a longer barrel. It has a reported effective range of up to 200 meters and uses 30-round magazines. The adoption is part of a broader modernization effort by Hong Kong police, who have been gradually updating their equipment since the 2019 protests.
Official statements from the Hong Kong Police Force have not yet detailed the exact number of units procured or the full deployment timeline. However, training sessions for officers on the new weapon have been observed in recent weeks, according to local news outlets.
