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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.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 1,403,088
females age 18-49: 1,527,278 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military 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
This information comes from the CIA
World Factbook January 2008.
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