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Members of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) raise the national flag during the morning flag-raising ceremony at its barracks, Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo/Xinhua)
The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held national flag-raising ceremonies at its barracks Friday morning.
The flags were raised at around 7 am simultaneously at the barracks of the garrison, which completed its 22nd rotation Thursday.
"The national flag is a national symbol. Safeguarding the national flag is safeguarding the country and the people," said Chen Yiyue, political instructor of a company of the garrison. "We will resolutely fulfill the sacred duties entrusted by the Party and the people."
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A flag bearer and two escorts march during a national flag-raising ceremony held by the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo/Xinhua)
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Members of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) stand to attention at a national flag-raising ceremony at its barracks, Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo/Xinhua)
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Members of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) salute the national flag during a flag-raising ceremony at its barracks, Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo/Xinhua)