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The People's Republic of China (PRC) assumed sovereignty over Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 and the Central People's Government (CPG) stationed a garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Hong Kong to manage the defense affairs of the territory. While the garrison has been considered primarily symbolic of Beijing's governance over Hong Kong,it is nevertheless asserted to be a combat-ready force.[5]
The Basic Law upon the territory provides that the CPG shall be responsible for the defense of Hong Kong and shall bear the expenditure for the garrison,whereas the colonial Hong Kong Government before 1997 had to pay for the military. The Garrison Law,subsequently enacted by the National People's Congress,contains specific provisions on the duties and rules of discipline of the garrison personnel,jurisdiction and other questions,to facilitate the Hong Kong Garrison in fulfilling its defence functions along legal lines. Military forces stationed in Hong Kong shall not interfere in the local affairs and the Hong Kong government shall be responsible for the maintenance of public order. The Garrison formally stationed in Hong Kong assumed defence responsibility for Hong Kong from midnight onwards on 1 July 1997.
While performing its defense duties,the Hong Kong Garrison must abide by both national and Hong Kong laws,as well as the current rules and regulations of the PLA,according to the Garrison Law,a PRC law. After its entry into Hong Kong,the Hong Kong Garrison abide by the Basic Law and the Garrison Law,actively organizing military training. According to the Garrison Law,the Garrison established working contacts with the Hong Kong Government,and opened the barracks on Stonecutters Island and Stanley to the public to promote Hong Kong people's understanding of and trust in the garrison forces and their personnel. Annual open house events are held to showcase the assets and combat readiness of the garrison personnel. Garrison troop rotations are also routine.[6][7]
Personnel in the Hong Kong Garrison wore uniforms different from their mainland counterparts until a new set of uniforms were introduced in 2007. Motor vehicles in the military are right-hand drive,like civilian vehicles in Hong Kong,and carry number plates that start with ZG,standing for zhùgǎng (驻港/駐港),Chinese for "[stationed] in Hong Kong."
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People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison headquarters
There are 19 sites occupied by the Garrison across Hong Kong. According to a Reuters investigation,many of these sites are run down and not fully utilised,which has caused some to argue that the land should be returned and used for housing.[10] The Tsing Shanfiring range occupies approximately 80% of the 2,750 hectares of land managed by the PLA.[11][12]
There are three sets of spherical radar equipment on the top of the mountain. From left to right,they belong to the Hong Kong Observatory,the People's Liberation Army,and the Civil Aviation Department.
A secret 20th site is a radar facility in Tai Mo Shan,which was discovered in 2014,without the PLA informing the public,as required by the Garrison Law.[13] It was not publicly recognized by the Hong Kong government until 2021.[14]
Formerly the 1st Red Regiment of 1st Red Division,1st Red Army. In 1949,the regiment comprised the 424th Regiment,142nd Division,48th Army. In 1952,the 142nd Division was assigned to 55th Army and the 424th Regiment renamed the 430th Regiment. In 1970,the 144th Division was renamed as the 163rd Division and 430th Regiment renamed as 487th Regiment.
1 reconnaissance/special ops company (named 5-min Response Unit,some of them later transferred to the Macau Garrison to form the a new Quick Reaction Platoon there)
42 meters long,8.8 meters wide and 2.14 meters tall. It has a full displacement of 140 tons,a speed of 33 knots and a maximum range of 300 nautical miles. It can carry 70 people and 2 tons of materials.
↑ Adam Taylor. (29 August 2019). "China's garrison in Hong Kong closely watches as protests churn on". Washington Post website Retrieved 10 January 2022.
↑ South China Morning Post Staff. (26 August 2021). "Hong Kong PLA garrison completes 24th annual troop rotation". Global Herald website Retrieved 10 January 2022.
↑ Reuters staff. (10 January 2022). "China names former paramilitary chief as HK garrison commander". Al Jazeera website Retrieved 9 January 2022.
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