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PLA advance personnel arrive on Monday
In response to media enquiries, a Government spokesman today (Saturday) confirmed that 40 advance personnel of the PLA, led by Major General Zhou Borong, will arrive in Hong Kong at 1 pm on Monday (April 21) via the Lok Ma Chau Crossing.
"The PLA advance personnel will be in uniform but will not carry arms. The eight vehicles brought in by them will carry Hong Kong number plates.
"At the border, the party will go through immigration and customs clearance and declare articles imported in line with normal procedures.
"After that, the party will proceed straight to Prince of Wales Barracks where they will be greeted by Commander British Forces Major General Bryan Dutton," the spokesman said,
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PLA advance party to arrive at Prince of Wales Barracks
The British Garrison will welcome the arrival of the first advance party from the future People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison at Headquarters British Forces on Monday (April 21). The party is expected to arrive in the early afternoon, having crossed the border at Lok Ma Chau at 1 pm. They will be met on arrival at the Prince of Wales Barracks by Major General Bryan Dutton, Commander British Forces.
The advance party will be led by Major General Zho Borong, a Deputy Commander of the future garrison. The party's duties will include making practical preparations for the PLA to take over responsibility for the defence of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after June 30.
The 40-strong group will be split into two parties, with a liaison group of 28 staying at Prince of Wales Barracks, Central, and the remaining 12 in military accommodation on Stonecutters Island.