PLA HK garrison opens to public

[Chinese-Dragon]

China should do this more often, to win the hearts of Hong Kong People @Chinese-Dragon is there any wrong doing by the mainland ?? That some people in Hong Kong protest ?? If there is not, then surely those people need to be shut down.

The motivations of those anti-China protestors are obvious, they even wave flags of "British Hong Kong". They have made it perfectly clear that they are are traitors to their motherland, separatists. They are Hanjian.

They know they have 0% chance of winning a HK election (last election showed an overwhelming victory for the pro-Beijing camp, and all levels of HK government are dominated by the pro-Beijing camp).

So out of desperation, they pull out a pitiful number of people and go protesting on the streets. That's the only way anyone will give them any attention.

And they are living on borrowed time, it's only a matter of time before the laws of the Mainland and HK become more aligned. Then they will have to run to their foreign masters, and beg for citizenship elsewhere.

Leave Hong Kong to the true Hong Kong Chinese like us. Separatists are not welcome, and they had better run before the Mainland laws start being applied in HK, or they will be stuck in a very bad spot.

 

[Aepsilons]

The motivations of those protestors are obvious, they even wave flags of "British Hong Kong". They have made it perfectly clear that they are are traitors to their motherland.

They know they have 0% chance of winning an election (last election showed an overwhelming victory for the pro-Beijing camp, and all levels of HK government are dominated by the pro-Beijing camp).

So out of desperation, they pull out a pitiful number of people and go protesting on the streets. That's the only way anyone will give them any attention.

And they are living on borrowed time, it's only a matter of time before the laws of the Mainland and HK become more aligned.

Bro,

Many of them are just doing that (waving british flags) for the attention effect. Some folks do things to grab attention, do they actually want the return of the british or do they actually want to leave hong kong to live in the uk? Come on, no way. The standard of living in Hong Kong is substantially higher than it is in the UK, lol. LOL.

The thing is, kids, specially young kids, go through periods of rebellion, and resistance to authority is a typical developmental milestone. I think some of these young kids (teeny boppers) are just over spoiled that they don't get disciplined , that or they just want to make a ruckus for the attention effect.

Its just like some Chinese folks who would wear Rising Sun T-shirt in mainland china for the attention.

Remember?

Some Chinese college students do it for the attention effect. I remember a recent episode where several Chinese college female students thought it to be cool to dress up as Imperial Japanese Soldiers and posted it online...and well..it went viral. Attention effect.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Bro,

Many of them are just doing that (waving british flags) for the attention effect. Some folks do things to grab attention, do they actually want the return of the british or do they actually want to leave hong kong to live in the uk? Come on, no way. The standard of living in Hong Kong is substantially higher than it is in the UK, lol. LOL.

The thing is, kids, specially young kids, go through periods of rebellion, and resistance to authority is a typical developmental milestone. I think some of these young kids (teeny boppers) are just over spoiled that they don't get disciplined , that or they just want to make a ruckus for the attention effect.

If they are being rebellious, they are being rebellious.

But holding up a British HK flag and calling for independence, is basically separatism. Being traitors. They are lucky HK has such lax laws, but when the Mainland laws start coming in with force, where are they going to run?

How can they be anti-China while wanting to live in China? They can go elsewhere and get some other citizenship, I care not.

Advocating separatism in China is a no-go, I don't understand why Zhongnanhai and my own HK Government are being so soft on these protestors. I think it's because they WANT the rest of us, to see how pathetic these protestors are behaving, thereby discrediting the entire movement, and associating them with being traitors.

That seems unfair to the people who are not actually traitors but are in that movement for other reasons. But that's going to be the impression now, and seriously what else did they expect after waving British HK flags.

 

[Aepsilons]

If they are being rebellious, they are being rebellious.

But holding up a British HK flag and calling for independence, is basically separatism. Being traitors. They are lucky HK has such lax laws, but when the Mainland laws start coming in with force, where are they going to run?

How can they be anti-China while wanting to live in China? They can go elsewhere and get some other citizenship, I care not.

Advocating separatism in China is a no-go, I don't understand why Zhongnanhai and my own HK Government are being so soft on these protestors. I think it's because they WANT the rest of us, to see how pathetic these protestors are behaving, thereby discrediting the entire movement, and associating them with being traitors.

That seems unfair to the people who are not actually traitors but are in that movement for other reasons. But that's going to be the impression now, and seriously what else did they expect after waving British HK flags.

Very well said, bro. I think in general most Hong Kongers are not like these guys at all. They really are lucky that the Government in Hong Kong and the city's leaders are very concise, lenient and effective in controlling the protests. If this happened in other parts of the world, the protesters would have already been given tear gas and arrested en masse. Ergo, Ferguson.

In fact, the way the Hong Kong Government has handled this situation peacefully and with minimal force is actually a great show of Hong Kong City Governmetn's Stellar Urban Planning Methodologies. In fact, Hong Kong University is actually one of the best schools for Graduate Program in Urban Planning and Urban Public Policy.

 

[TaiShang]

 

[AndrewJin]

Bro,

Many of them are just doing that (waving british flags) for the attention effect. Some folks do things to grab attention, do they actually want the return of the british or do they actually want to leave hong kong to live in the uk? Come on, no way. The standard of living in Hong Kong is substantially higher than it is in the UK, lol. LOL.

The thing is, kids, specially young kids, go through periods of rebellion, and resistance to authority is a typical developmental milestone. I think some of these young kids (teeny boppers) are just over spoiled that they don't get disciplined , that or they just want to make a ruckus for the attention effect.

Its just like some Chinese folks who would wear Rising Sun T-shirt in mainland china for the attention.

Remember?

Some Chinese college students do it for the attention effect. I remember a recent episode where several Chinese college female students thought it to be cool to dress up as Imperial Japanese Soldiers and posted it online...and well..it went viral. Attention effect.

Your photos are mostly Japanese who live in China, not Chinese.

Like this design!

 

[Shotgunner51]

So nice, we are only a small island city, yet we have the benefit of the 2nd largest military budget on the planet.

More pics from Getty ...

 

[TaiShang]

Citizens walk near a helicopter at a barrack of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison in Hong Kong.


People attend a flag raising ceremony at a barrack of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison in Hong Kong, south China.

 

[TaiShang]

Xi confers honor on PLA unit in Hong Kong
By ZHANG ZHIHAO | China Daily | Updated: 2017-06-14

President Xi Jinping recently signed an order to confer an honorary title on a special military unit stationed in Hong Kong ahead of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.

The title is called the Hong Kong Garrison Model Special Force Company. It is bestowed on the First Company of the Special Force in the People's Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong.

The company aims to become a world-class unit, and has upheld strong discipline and completed many important missions, the order said. It has effectively fulfilled its garrison duties in a special area.

The order urged all military and the armed police forces to learn from the company, using the Party's innovative theories to equip their minds.

The order also required the military to be absolutely loyal, pure and reliable, and resolutely follow the command of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Central Military Commission.

Following the model company's example, strengthening combat prowess should be a fundamental goal, the order said. The military should train soldiers for real combat, uphold reforms and innovations, and strictly follow laws and regulations.

The order also asked the military to use outstanding achievements to welcome the upcoming 19th National Congress of the CPC in the autumn.

China resumed sovereignty of Hong Kong on July 1, 1997, concluding 156 years of British colonial rule. The PLA has had a garrison in Hong Kong ever since, and is responsible for defense duties in the special administrative region.

The garrison is funded by the central government and has 6,000 active personnel. The commander is Lieutenant General Tan Benhong.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-06/14/content_29729642.htm

 

[TaiShang]

PLA HK Garrison wins hearts and minds
By Willa Wu | China Daily | Updated: 2017-06-21

A soldier from the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison teaches a child to use a mock laser gun. ZHOU HANQING/CHINA DAILY

Openness and care for the community ensure a warm welcome in the city, as Willa Wu reports from Hong Kong.

The People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison has been well-trained and disciplined during its 20 years in Hong Kong, playing a positive role in safeguarding the city's stability, said Lieutenant General Tan Benhong, the garrison commander.

The garrison has won Hong Kong people's hearts with its presence, growing openness and continuous care and respect for the local community, he added.

The garrison is a pioneer in China's military history because it is the first time the PLA has stationed and managed troops in a city that has a capitalist economic system and enjoys a high degree of autonomy.

As a result, the garrison's soldiers follow stricter patterns of discipline.

After China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997, many in the city feared the garrison would interfere in local affairs. Keeping a low-profile presence is a way of countering suspicions.

However, being low-key does not mean the soldiers never leave their bases. It simply means the garrison respects the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, and does not disturb residents.

In contrast to its low-profile presence, the garrison is open to Hong Kong people so they can learn more about it. So far, the garrison has opened its barracks to visitors 28 times, attracting 620,000 local people.

At the most recent open day, in July last year, the 26,000 free tickets were all taken within four hours of being released.

"I remember the first time we had an open day. The kids who came stood at a distance, with puzzled looks," said Fang Xuegang, deputy squad leader of a naval squadron of the garrison.

"But during last year's open day, the kids all looked excited and eager to take photos with us. Some even asked us to hug them."

Meanwhile, the garrison has organized 12 military summer camps for teenagers and six military experience camps for university students.

As a result, 3,600 local people have caught a glimpse of the country's military power and learn about national security and the progress of the PLA and the country.

In the past 20 years, in addition to routine training and military missions, the garrison has also actively participated in Hong Kong's public activities, showing their care and concern for the community.

The troops have planted more than 92,000 trees, donated 3,380 liters of blood and offered help to 4,300 seniors and children in care homes.

Every day at 6 am, soldiers from the garrison's squadrons spend half an hour on voluntary work－salvaging rubbish floating on the waters near their base on Stonecutters Island.

"We don't produce the rubbish, but we feel obliged to keep Hong Kong clean because the city is a second home to us," Fang said.

During the run-up to the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, the garrison will maintain a number of principles.

The base will adhere to the one country, two systems principle, discipline itself in accordance with national laws, the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, and equip itself with advanced weaponry and knowledge.

Additionally, the troops will, safeguard national sovereignty, security and developmental interests, as well as Hong Kong's long-term stability and prosperity, said Yue Shixin, political commissar of the Hong Kong Garrison.

@Chinese-Dragon , @grey boy 2

 

[grey boy 2]

PLA HK Garrison wins hearts and minds
By Willa Wu | China Daily | Updated: 2017-06-21

A soldier from the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison teaches a child to use a mock laser gun. ZHOU HANQING/CHINA DAILY

Openness and care for the community ensure a warm welcome in the city, as Willa Wu reports from Hong Kong.

The People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison has been well-trained and disciplined during its 20 years in Hong Kong, playing a positive role in safeguarding the city's stability, said Lieutenant General Tan Benhong, the garrison commander.

The garrison has won Hong Kong people's hearts with its presence, growing openness and continuous care and respect for the local community, he added.

The garrison is a pioneer in China's military history because it is the first time the PLA has stationed and managed troops in a city that has a capitalist economic system and enjoys a high degree of autonomy.

As a result, the garrison's soldiers follow stricter patterns of discipline.

After China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997, many in the city feared the garrison would interfere in local affairs. Keeping a low-profile presence is a way of countering suspicions.

However, being low-key does not mean the soldiers never leave their bases. It simply means the garrison respects the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, and does not disturb residents.

In contrast to its low-profile presence, the garrison is open to Hong Kong people so they can learn more about it. So far, the garrison has opened its barracks to visitors 28 times, attracting 620,000 local people.

At the most recent open day, in July last year, the 26,000 free tickets were all taken within four hours of being released.

"I remember the first time we had an open day. The kids who came stood at a distance, with puzzled looks," said Fang Xuegang, deputy squad leader of a naval squadron of the garrison.

"But during last year's open day, the kids all looked excited and eager to take photos with us. Some even asked us to hug them."

Meanwhile, the garrison has organized 12 military summer camps for teenagers and six military experience camps for university students.

As a result, 3,600 local people have caught a glimpse of the country's military power and learn about national security and the progress of the PLA and the country.

In the past 20 years, in addition to routine training and military missions, the garrison has also actively participated in Hong Kong's public activities, showing their care and concern for the community.

The troops have planted more than 92,000 trees, donated 3,380 liters of blood and offered help to 4,300 seniors and children in care homes.

Every day at 6 am, soldiers from the garrison's squadrons spend half an hour on voluntary work－salvaging rubbish floating on the waters near their base on Stonecutters Island.

"We don't produce the rubbish, but we feel obliged to keep Hong Kong clean because the city is a second home to us," Fang said.

During the run-up to the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, the garrison will maintain a number of principles.

The base will adhere to the one country, two systems principle, discipline itself in accordance with national laws, the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, and equip itself with advanced weaponry and knowledge.

Additionally, the troops will, safeguard national sovereignty, security and developmental interests, as well as Hong Kong's long-term stability and prosperity, said Yue Shixin, political commissar of the Hong Kong Garrison.

@Chinese-Dragon , @grey boy 2

IMHO, the PLA in HK is too low key, traitors sometimes forgotten them while making troubles, The British was way smarter, British soldiers deployed in the heart of the city, military vehicles driving around everywhere, soldiers in uniforms were allowed to go whenever they feel like it like the locals, this was indeed a good and right way to exercise your "sovereignty" since its China HK now

 

[jkroo]

Thanks for your contribution @TaiShang
Don't worry, bro @grey boy 2 There still remains 30 years. lol.
Further more, I do trust the new chief executive Mandam 林郑月娥
Mainland cities are catching up even faster in recent years. Hope HK can release all its potentials.

 

[TaiShang]

IMHO, the PLA in HK is too low key, traitors sometimes forgotten them while making troubles, The British was way smarter, British soldiers deployed in the heart of the city, military vehicles driving around everywhere, soldiers in uniforms were allowed to go whenever they feel like it like the locals, this was indeed a good and right way to exercise your "sovereignty" since its China HK now

I definitely agree about low key observation. Maybe the PLA should reverse the strategy and increase the visibility to a maximum. This would scare the few faint-hearted British ponies and poodles.

Thanks for your contribution @TaiShang
Don't worry, bro @grey boy 2 There still remains 30 years. lol.
Further more, I do trust the new chief executive Mandam 林郑月娥
Mainland cities are catching up even faster in recent years. Hope HK can release all its potentials.

30 years and counting, LOL.

 

[terranMarine]

2 decades already passed, separatism already failed miserably. What's 3 decades anyway? If US wishes to waste more borrowed money please do so because result will just be the same: complete failure.

 

[TaiShang]

2 decades already passed, separatism already failed miserably. What's 3 decades anyway? If US wishes to waste more borrowed money please do so because result will just be the same: complete failure.

For a long-vision multi-millennium civilization-state like China, 30 years is a drop of water on the greater historical flow.

Instead of worrying about HK, the US better begin to devise policies to keep the 50 states together in the coming decades. Terrible life chances for masses and it won't be getting better. Maybe spend less on Mr. Josh, and provide funds for US millennials.

A quarter of US millennials have no emergency funds: survey

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Editor's note: Gang wei, literally meaning Hong Kong taste, is a concept often talked about, but almost impossible to define. No one can tell what the taste is exactly, yet it can be found everywhere in the city - in the ting-a-ling of the trams, the shumai in tea houses and the burning incense in the Tin Hau Temple. As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region celebrates the 20th anniversary of its return to China, we bring the series A piece of Hong Kong to try and explore the spirit of Hong Kong from some of the most intriguing aspects of the city.


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Hollywood Road

As Hong Kong's second oldest road, Hollywood Road was built in 1844, much before the more famous Hollywood in California was given its name.

The road, linking Sheung Wan with Central, used to be a place where Chinese merchants came to trade antiques and artifacts with Europeans. Today, it is home to a great variety of art galleries and antique shops. Here, travelers can find all sorts of trinkets and art: from Chinese furniture, porcelain ware and Buddha sculptures to Tibetan rugs, Japanese netsukes and Coromandel screens. However, it may take the eyes of a historian to pick the truly rare and valuable antiquities from the trinkets sold to clueless tourists.


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Fa Yuen Street

What has to be the greatest gathering of sports shoe and sportswear shops on the planet, Fa Yuen Street is where Hong Kong's image-conscious youth have come to get their statement footwear since the 1980s. Within about 150 meters, there are more than 40 shops selling sneakers and sports apparel. Consumers come for the latest designs and limited-edition releases from all over the world. Presumably, some athletes shop here too – Lebron James has even been spotted exploring the street.


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Temple Street

Temple Street is located in Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The street is famous for its bustling night market, which is popular with tourists and locals alike.

When the sun goes down, stalls with colorful lights and carts bulging with goods will emerge, tempting shoppers with various goods ranging from antiques to daily necessities. The street is sometimes referred to as Men's Street as most of the stalls sell items for men, such as jeans, t-shirts, pants and lighters. Visitors can also find fortunetellers and cheap street snacks here.

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Lan Kwai Fong

The street Lan Kwai Fong is L-shaped with two ends joining with D'Aguilar Street. Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong's most popular nightlife hot spots and home to over 90 restaurants and bars. The atmosphere includes a range of options from stylish wine pairings to raucous jello shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele.

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Apliu Street

Apliu Street in Kowloon has a huge flea market containing electronics, electrical components and related items. There are probably over 100 stores on that street and the side streets connected to it, selling both new and used merchandise. Those shoppers with sharper eyes can also uncover antique watches, old coins and other relics.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/hk20threturn/2017-06/23/content_29855886_5.htm