China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander

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SHANGHAI: China has appointed a former paramilitary chief, Peng Jingtang, as the new commander of the People Liberation Army\u0027s (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong, state broadcaster CCTV reported late on Sunday (Jan 9) citing the PLA\u0027s spokesman. Peng, who holds the rank of major general, was previously the d

SHANGHAI: China has appointed a former paramilitary chief, Peng Jingtang, as the new commander of the People Liberation Army's garrison in Hong Kong, state broadcaster CCTV reported late on Sunday citing the PLA's spokesman.

According to the Global Times, a nationalist tabloid published by the official People's Daily, Peng was previously also chief of staff of the Armed Police Force in Xinjiang, where Washington says Beijing is committing genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim groups. China denies abuses in Xinjiang. CCTV also quoted Peng as saying that he would in his new appointment work with all members of the garrison to follow the command of the ruling Communist Party and Xi, and resolutely defend national sovereignty and security interests.

 

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