Soldiers from the Hong Kong Garrison of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) -- the world’s largest military -- have been deployed for the first time in more than five months of civil unrest in Hong Kong, as dozens marched from their Kowloon garrison to help clear roadblocks, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. It was also the first time in over a year that the PLA local garrison has been involved in the public community work. A soldier said their action had nothing to do with the Hong Kong government. Hong Kong is rocked by unprecedented pro-democracy protests for over five months and in the past few weeks they grew violent, bringing the international financial centre virtually to a grinding halt. The protests which began over a proposed extradition law by the Hong Kong administration sparked fear of extradition of locals to the Chinese mainland for prosecution.

Source: Hindustan Times November 16, 2019 12:07 UTC