Hong Kong Military 2008, CIA World Factbook




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Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) includes elements of Ground Forces, Navy, and 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 service age and obligation:
18 years of age (2004)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 1,743,972
females age 18-49: 1,904,967 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 1,403,088
females age 18-49: 1,527,278 (2005 est.)

Manpower reaching military service age annually:
males age 18-49: 40,343
females age 18-49: 38,234 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA

Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of China

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