Hong Kong creates cadet force modelled partly on Chinese army
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 19, 2015 - Hong Kong has created a new army cadet force modelled partly on the Chinese military, sparking fears of tighter controls over the city's youth in the wake of student-led pro-democracy protests. "Through drills and training camps, the new voluntary uniformed youth group aims to promote civic awareness," China's state-run China Daily reported on Monday about the formation of the Hong Kong Army ... more

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