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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 Ground Forces, Navy, and 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
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Military service age and obligation:
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18 years of age (2004)
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Manpower available for military service:
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males age 18-49: 1,743,972
females age 18-49: 1,904,967 (2005 est.)
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Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 18-49: 1,403,088
females age 18-49: 1,527,278 (2005 est.)
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Manpower reaching military service age annually:
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males age 18-49: 40,343
females age 18-49: 38,234 (2005 est.)
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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
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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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