| Military branches: |
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 |
| Military service age and obligation: |
18 years of age (2004) |
| Manpower available for military service: |
males age 18-49: 1,743,972
females age 18-49: 1,904,967 (2005 est.) |
| Manpower fit for military service: |
males age 18-49: 1,403,088
females age 18-49: 1,527,278 (2005 est.) |
| Manpower reaching military service age annually: |
males age 18-49: 40,343
females age 18-49: 38,234 (2005 est.) |
| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: |
NA |
| Military - note: |
defense is the responsibility of China |