Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison 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 and obligation:
18 years of age (2004 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,878,574 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 1,404,705 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 41,821 (2004 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
Hong Kong garrison is funded by China; figures are NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA (FY02)
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of China
Transnational Issues Hong Kong
Disputes - international:
none