The Chinese People's Liberation Army holds a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on Tuesday completed the 23rd rotation since it began garrisoning Hong Kong in 1997.
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Approved by the Central Military Commission, the move is a normal routine annual rotation in line with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Garrisoning the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army air force fly in formation during a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison in Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
The officers and soldiers leaving Hong Kong had successfully completed all tasks during their stay in the city. On their departure, through the garrison's information office, they thanked all sectors of Hong Kong society and the general public for their support during their stay in Hong Kong.
The new personnel have been trained in bases on the mainland to master military skills to fulfill the duty to defend Hong Kong.
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Chinese People's Liberation Army navy soldiers stand on the deck of a medium landing ship during a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong garrison in Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
They pledged to resolutely obey the command of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission, strictly abide by the Basic Law of the HKSAR, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Garrisoning the HKSAR and other local laws.
They also vowed to effectively perform their duties in Hong Kong to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.
Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers stand in formation during a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong garrison in Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers stand in formation during a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong garrison in Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers stand in formation during a ceremony to mark the 23rd rotation of officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong garrison in Hong Kong on Aug 25, 2020. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
