China quietly doubles troop levels in Hong Kong, envoys say
As a result, the envoys believe, China has now assembled its largest-ever active force of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops and other anti-riot personnel and equipment in Hong Kong.
Police officers fire a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China June 12, 2019.(photo credit: REUTERS/ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA)ByREUTERS