PLA garrison committed to prosperity, stability in Macao: spokesperson
China DailyBEIJING -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army garrison stationed in Macao will remain a bulwark of the prosperity and stability of the special administrative region, a military spokesman said on Friday. Looking ahead, the PLA Macao Garrison will ensure its continued competence to maintain the trust of local residents and safeguard Macao's prosperity and stability, said Wu Qian, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense. Over the past 25 years, the garrison has successfully carried out its defense duties, effectively safeguarding national sovereignty, security and Macao's stability and prosperity. To date, roughly 1,000 officers and soldiers have taken part in disaster relief, while the garrison has provided flag-raising training to over 13,000 individuals and welcomed more than 157,000 visitors to its military museum.