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)
Military manpower - availability:	males age 18-49: 1,743,972 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:	males age 18-49: 1,403,088 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military 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

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