Short facts about the military of Hong Kong

Military branches:

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:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,020,937 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,520,531 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  47,139 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$NA; note - separate budget for Hong Kong not established by China

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

NA%

Military - note:

defense is the responsibility of China

Source: World Factbook