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 service age and obligation:
18 years of age (2004)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 1,743,972 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 1,403,088 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:
males: 40,343 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
Hong Kong garrison is funded by China; figures are NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of China
Transnational Issues Hong Kong
Disputes - international:
none