Chinese army presence in Hong Kong
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Fears are growing in Hong Kong that Beijing could send in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to quell unrest following weeks of anti-government protests in the city
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HONG KONG GARRISON

Troops: 8,000-10,000 estimated to be stationed in Hong Kong, but many are located across border in Shenzhen, where it is cheaper to house them

PLA barracks 
Other facilities
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CHINA
GUANGDONG PROVINCE
Shenzhen
Beijing
CHINA
Hong Kong
SOUTH CHINA SEA
HONG KONG Special Administrative Region
Shek Kong Air Base Helicopter regiment
Hong Kong International Airport
LANTAU
NEW TERRITORIES
KOWLOON
HONG KONG ISLAND
Stonecutter Barracks Naval base

8km 5 miles
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Garrison Headquarters: British-built, flanks key government offices and legislature building – key target of recent protests
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Basic Law: Local constitution states that soldiers stationed in city “shall not interfere in local affairs” but Hong Kong government can request assistance from garrison to maintain public order
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Basic Law also allows standing committee of National People’s Congress to declare state of emergency in Hong Kong if turmoil “endangers national unity or security”
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