Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison of
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) including 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
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 2,033,716 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 1,524,903 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 47,477 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA% (FY02)
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of China