Hong Kong Military:
Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) includes 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 and obligation:
18 years of age (2004 est.)
Military manpower — availability:
males 18-49: 1,743,972 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — fit for military service:
males 18-49: 1,403,088 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — reaching military age annually:
males : 40,343 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures — dollar figure:
$NA Hong Kong garrison is funded by China
Military expenditures — percent of GDP:
NA
Military — note:
Defense is the responsibility of China
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