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Military branches:
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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 (2007)
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Manpower available for military service:
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males age 16-49: 1,772,820
females age 16-49: 1,941,448 (2008 est.)
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Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 16-49: 1,438,165
females age 16-49: 1,561,252 (2008 est.)
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Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
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male: 42,173
female: 38,753 (2008 est.)
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Military expenditures:
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NA
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of China
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