
PLA forces stationed in Hong Kong open a base to the public to mark the 21st anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, July 1, 2018. The Open Day activities included a flag raising ceremony, a military band performance, and a show of combat skills. The PLA Hong Kong garrison has been responsible for the defense of Hong Kong since its return to the motherland in 1997. (Photo: China News Service/Li Zhihua)
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