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People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison headquarters. The Hong Kong Garrison reports to both the Southern Theater Command and Central Military Commission in Beijing, and informs Hong Kong Government of any actions within or around Hong Kong. Garrison Commanders. Lt. General Liu Zhenwu 1997–1999 (appointed 1994) Lt. General Xiong Ziren ...
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong Building [2] is the headquarters building of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, located on Lung Wui Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong. It houses the Central Barracks. It is a 113-metre (371 ft) tall, 28-floor building located within the former HMS Tamar naval base.
Unlike the unit in the capital, the Hong Kong unit is not a purely ceremonial unit as it is also capable of becoming active duty infantry when needed. [2] A requirement for membership in the unit is being at least 182 cm (6 ft 0 in). It is attached directly to the PLAHK Garrison through the Infantry Garrison Brigade. Its holiday activities cover:
Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base (Chinese: 昂船洲海軍基地) is part of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison and small naval base on Stonecutters Island (Ngong Shuen Chau), Hong Kong. It is home to the South Sea Fleet Squadron #38081 and is a sub-base of the naval squadron of the South Sea Fleet. The area surrounding the base is off ...
Stanley Fort is a military installation on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Built originally to serve the British Armed Forces, it now houses the Hong Kong garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force. It has also been used as Kai Chi Children's Centre and the Aberdeen Rehabilitation Centre. [1]
In 1962, the HKCTU became the Hong Kong Military Service Corps (HKMSC) [2] and consequently the GSC capbadge was replaced by a Dragon emblem. Initially the Dragon insignia, which was a Division Sign, had represented the Hong Kong Garrison and all British army soldiers serving in Hong Kong wore a Dragon cloth-badge on their uniform.
Hong Kong Infantry Brigade (This was the primary British garrison in Hong Kong prior to and during the Second World War) Kowloon Infantry Brigade (This brigade was formed in 1941 after the garrison was reinforced) C Force - Canadian Army's reinforcement under British Command during the Battle of Hong Kong in 1941.
Hong Kong Defence Force may refer to: Hong Kong Defence Force (Imperial Japanese Army), the Japanese garrison between 1942 and 1945; British Forces Overseas Hong Kong, until 1997 Royal Hong Kong Regiment; Hong Kong Garrison, the Chinese People's Liberation Army force in Hong Kong since 1997