PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
China /  Military

PLA ‘ready to defend Hong Kong’ after morning arrival Beijing says is routine troop rotation

  • Photos show troops arriving in the city before dawn, with military armoured vehicles exchanged for anti-riot types
  • Armed helicopters from the Hong Kong Garrison’s air force then fly in during daylight

Topic |   China’s military
Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 11:53pm, 29 Aug, 2019

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PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
PLA military vehicles pass into Hong Kong at Huanggang Port in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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