Military branches: 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 Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 2,020,937 (2001 est.) Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 1,520,531 (2001 est.) Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 47,139 (2001 est.)