Military branches: Hong Kong garrison of the PLA including elements of the PLA Army, the 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: 1,924,304 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 1,452,110 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—reaching military age annually:
males: 45,656 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $NA

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: NA%

Military—note: defense is the responsibility of China