Military of Hong Kong
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The Military of Hong Kong consists of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army and under command of the Guangzhou Military Region and the Central Military Commission.
Before Hong Kong returned to China, defence of the territory was carried out by the British Forces Overseas Hong Kong.
Military branches
Hong Kong garrison of the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force; these forces are under the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and under administrative control of the adjacent Guangzhou Military Region
Military manpower - military age:
Residents of Hong Kong are prohibited from joining the PLA.
Military manpower - availability: None
Military manpower - fit for military service: None
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: None
Military expenditures - dollar figure: Not Applicable; note - separate budget for Hong Kong not established by the People's Republic of China
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: Not Applicable
Military - note: (National) defence, as enshrined in the Basic Law (Hong Kong's constitution), is the responsibility of the government of the People's Republic of China.
References
- PLA in Hong Kong (http://www.kanwa.com/english/980410a.html)
- PLA in Hong Kong - China Defence (http://www.china-defense.com/orbat/pla_orbat/pla_orbat-04.html)