About 500 Hong Kong students are getting a taste of army life, with the PLA garrison launching its annual summer camp to instil Patriotism and Discipline, and teach Military Skills, among young people.Among the new recruits is Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student at Salesian English School who is attending the two-week camp for the first time.Attracted by the chance of weapons-related training, the young military enthusiast said he was curious to experience holding weapons during mock shooting drills.
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MON · 2026-08-03 · 15:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0803-98706
NSR-2026-0803-98706News Report·EN·Human Interest
500 Hong Kong students get taste of military life as PLA summer camp returns
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong has launched its annual summer camp, hosting approximately 500 students from the region. The two-week camp aims to instill patriotism and discipline in young participants while teaching them military skills.
Kate ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-03 · 15:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong has launched its annual summer camp, hosting approximately 500 students from the region. The two-week camp aims to instill patriotism and discipline in young participants while teaching them military skills. One first-time attendee, Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student, expressed interest in weapons-related training and mock shooting drills. The program provides students with an opportunity to experience military life and learn about the PLA.
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Lo Wan-lung was attracted by the chance of weapons-related training and curious to experience holding weapons during mock shooting drills.
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Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student, is attending the two-week camp for the first time.
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The PLA garrison is launching its annual summer camp to instill patriotism and discipline, and teach military skills.
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About 500 Hong Kong students are participating in a PLA summer camp.
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