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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) 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
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Military manpower - military age:
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18 years of age (2004 est.)
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Military manpower - availability:
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males age 15-49: 1,878,574 (2004 est.)
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Military manpower - fit for military service:
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males age 15-49: 1,404,705 (2004 est.)
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Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
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males: 41,821 (2004 est.)
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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
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NA (FY02)
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of China
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