The Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army entering Hong Kong for the first time in 1997.

The People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison a garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) responsible for defence duties of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since the sovereignty of Hong Kong was handed over to the PRC in 1997. Prior to the handover, Hong Kong was under British rule, and the defence of Hong Kong was the responsibility of the British Forces Overseas Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... Simplified Chinese character (Simplified Chinese: or ; Traditional Chinese: or ; pinyin: or ) is one of two standard sets of Chinese characters of printed contemporary Chinese written language, simplified from traditional Chinese by the Peoples Republic of China in an attempt to promote literacy. ... Standard Mandarin, or Standard spoken Chinese, is the official modern Chinese spoken language used by the Peoples Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Singapore. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x874, 142 KB)Hong Kong Garrison into Hong Kong. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x874, 142 KB)Hong Kong Garrison into Hong Kong. ... The Military of Hong Kong consists of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Peoples Republic of Chinas Peoples Liberation Army (or PLA). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Special administrative region (SAR) is an administrative division of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... Sovereignty is the exclusive right to exercise supreme political (e. ... The transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China, often referred to as The Handover, occurred on July 1, 1997. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Flag of colonial Hong Kong, a Blue Ensign with the colonys coat of arms. ... British Forces Overseas Hong Kong consisted of the elements of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. ...

As a non-sovereign territory, Hong Kong has never had a military force of its own. Due to the division of powers under the "One Country, Two Systems" scheme, residents of Hong Kong are not permitted to serve in the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, whereas they were able to serve in the British Forces Overseas Hong Kong prior to 1997.^{[citation needed]} The garrison is headquartered in Chinese People's Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong Building in Central, Hong Kong. A dependent territory, dependent area or dependency is a territory that does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a State. ... Pretorian Guards, Roman Soldiers A military or military force generally refers to a permanent, professional and structured force of soldiers or guerrillas trained exclusively for the purpose of warfare. ... One country, two systems (Simplified Chinese: 一国两制; Traditional Chinese: 一國兩制; pinyin: yì; guó liǎng zhì; Jyutping: jat1 gwok3 loeng5 zai3; Yale: yāt gwok leúhng jai), is an idea originally proposed by Deng Xiaoping, then Paramount Leader of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), for the unification of China. ... Connaught Road Central, Central, heading towards (from the left), the City Hall, Prince of Wales Building, and across the road the Hong Kong Club Building. ... The night view of the Central as viewed from Tsim Sha Tsui on the opposite side of the Victoria Harbour Central (Chinese: 中環; Jyutping: zung1 waan4; Cantonese IPA: ; Pinyin: Zhōnghuán) is an area located in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. ...

Role in Hong Kong

The Central People's Government (CPG) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) assumed sovereignty over Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 and stationed a garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Hong Kong to manage its defence affairs. Although the garrison has no military significance, the stationing of the PLA troops in the region is a significant symbol of the PRC government's resumption of exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. It is also an imperative guarantee for the conservation of state sovereignty and sanctuary and the upholding of the region's long-term prosperity and stability. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with State Council of the Peoples Republic of China. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... For people named Garrison, see Garrison (disambiguation) Garrison House, built by William Damm in 1675 at Dover, New Hampshire Garrison (from the French garnison, itself from the verb garnir, to equip) is the collective term for the body of troops stationed in a particular location, originally to guard it, but... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Basic Law provides that the CPG shall be responsible for the defence of Hong Kong and shall bear the expenditure for the garrison. The Basic Law also contains specific provisions on the duties and rules of discipline of the garrison personnel, the judicature and other questions, fundamentally guaranteeing that the Hong Kong Garrison fulfills its defence functions along legal lines. Military forces stationed in Hong Kong shall not interfere in the local affairs and the Hong Kong government shall be responsible for the maintenance of public order. Personnel in the Hong Kong Garrison wear uniforms different from PLA personnel in mainland China. The Garrison formally stationed in Hong Kong assumed defence responsibility for Hong Kong immediately as of midnight on 1 July 1997. The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China serves as the constitutional document of Hong Kong. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...

The Hong Kong Garrison includes elements of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force, 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. The Ground Forces of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) deploys over 8,000 tanks, 4,000 armored vehicles, and 25,000 artillery pieces. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flag of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is the aviation branch of the Peoples Liberation Army, the military of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Central Military Commission (Chinese: 中央军事委员会 pinyin: Zhōngyāng JÅ«nshì WÄ›iyuánhuì ) refers to one of two bodies within the Peoples Republic of China. ... Beijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: BÄ›ijÄ«ng; IPA: ;  ), a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... The Guangzhou Military Region is a military administrative region located in the south of the Peoples Republic of China, covering Guangdong Province, Guangxi Autonomous Region, Hunan Province, Hubei Province, Hainan Province, Hong Kong, and Macao (Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan Military Districts and the Hong Kong and Macao...

While performing its defence duties, the Hong Kong Garrison must abide by both national and Hong Kong laws, as well as the current rules and regulations of the PLA. After its entry into Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Garrison abided by the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, actively organising military training. According to the Garrison Law, the Garrison established working contacts with the Hong Kong Government, and opened the barracks on Stonecutters Island and Chek Chu to the public to promote Hong Kongers' understanding of and trust in the garrison troops. Stonecutters Island or Ngong Shuen Chau (Chinese: 昂船洲) is a former island in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. ... Stanley Peninsula Stanley is a town and a tourist attraction in Hong Kong, China. ...

Command

Central Barracks, location of the local garrison of the PLA.

The Hong Kong Garrison reports to the both the Guangzhou Military Region and Central Military Commission in Beijing, and informs Hong Kong Government of any actions within or around Hong Kong. Download high resolution version (1024x1280, 237 KB)Photo of Connauhgt Road Central, Central, Hong Kong. ... Download high resolution version (1024x1280, 237 KB)Photo of Connauhgt Road Central, Central, Hong Kong. ... Connaught Road Central, Central, heading towards (from the left), the City Hall, Prince of Wales Building, and across the road the Hong Kong Club Building. ... The Guangzhou Military Region is a military administrative region located in the south of the Peoples Republic of China, covering Guangdong Province, Guangxi Autonomous Region, Hunan Province, Hubei Province, Hainan Province, Hong Kong, and Macao (Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan Military Districts and the Hong Kong and Macao... The Central Military Commission (Chinese: 中央军事委员会 pinyin: Zhōngyāng Jūnshì Wěiyuánhuì ) refers to one of two bodies within the Peoples Republic of China. ... On July 1, 1997, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) resumed its exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending more than 150 years of British colonial control. ...

The commanders of the Garrions are as follows:

• Lt. Gen. Wang Jitang - Commander of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison
• Maj. Gen. Liu Liangkai - Political commissar of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison
• Senior Col. Chen Xuekui - Commander of the Shenzhen Base of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison

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Navy

The naval presence in Hong Kong is limited to a small fleet of ships rotating from ships from bases in the mainland: ...

Unit - Naval Squadron (38081)

Bases

• Stonecutter's Island (Ngong Shuen Chau) Naval Base - formerly HMS Tamar

Stonecutters Island (昂船洲) is a former island in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. ... The troop ship HMS Tamar (添馬艦) arrived in Hong Kong in 1897 and remained in the British territory until it was scuttled (to avoid being used by the invading Japanese Imperial forces) during the Battle of Hong Kong during World War II in 1941. ...

Ships

• 6 Type 037-II class missile boat PGG
  • The Houjian are large missile boats carry five C-801/YJ-1 anti-ship missiles
• 520-ton Type 037-2 fast attack craft missiles with a speed of 32kts
• 2 Type 074 Yuhai (Wuhu-A) class Landing Ship Medium

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Air Force

Units

• 1 fighter squadron at Guangdong Airbase
• 1 helicopter squadron (Helicopter Regiment - PLAAF # 39968) at Shek Kong Airbase

Bases

PLA Hong Kong Garrison has three air bases with only one within Hong Kong:

• Shek Kong Airfield
• Shigang Air Base, Guangdong
• Shadi Air Base, west of Guangzhou

The Shek Kong Airfield (石崗機場) (22°2612N, 114°0449E, ICAO:VHSK) is the airbase of Peoples Liberation Army Air Force in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... Guangdong, often spelt as Kwangtung, is a province on the south coast of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Shadi Air Base is the airbase of Peoples Liberation Army Air Force west of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. ... Guangzhou is the capital and the sub-provincial city of Guangdong Province in the southern part of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Aircraft

• 12 Z9B attack helicopters (AS 565 Panther and SA 360 Dauphin 2)
• 22 J8-2 (Jian-8 Fighter aircraft 8) single seat fighter
  • based on MiG-21/J-7 and Ye-152A, it is to be replaced by J8-2M  People's Republic of China

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Army

Infantry Garrison Brigade (Air Assault) (Unit 53300)

Formerly 1st Red Regiment of 1st Red Division, 1st Red Army. The 1st Red Regiment was comprised of the 424th regiment, 142nd Division, 48th Army (1949).In 1952, the 142nd Division was assigned to 55th Army and the 424th Regiment renamed the 430th Regiment. In 1970, the 144th Division was renamed as the 163rd Division and 430th Regiment renamed as 487th Regiment.

• 3 infantry battalions (Air Assault/Heliborne)
• 1 mechanized infantry battalion
• 1 artillery battery
• 1 engineer battalion
• 1 recon/Special Ops Company (named 5-min Response Unit, some of them later transferred to the Macau Garrison to form the a new Quick Reaction Platoon there)
• Intelligence gathering battalion
• 2nd armour convoy
• Logistics Base (Unit 53310) Shenzhou
• Motor Transport Company (Shao Fei)

Bases

• Central Barracks - PLA Army - formerly HMS Tamar
• Stanley Barracks - PLA Army - home of 5-min Response Unit
• Stonecutter Barracks - PLA Navy
• Sek Kong Barracks - PLA Army/Air Force
• Shenzhou, China

Troop Strength

• 6000 personnel

Equipment

• 21 WZ523 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (Internal Security/Anti-Riot Vehicle) with 12.7mm machine gun  People's Republic of China
• Type 88 5.8 mm sniper rifle  People's Republic of China
• QBZ-95 (Type 95) 5.8 mm assault automatic rifle  People's Republic of China
• JieFang CA-30 trucks  People's Republic of China

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External links and references

• Unofficial site (in Simplified Chinese)
• PLA in Hong Kong
• PLA in Hong Kong - China Defence
• Houjian-Class Description
• PLA Ground Force Equipment
• PLA Navy Equipment
• PLAAF Equipment