People's Liberation Army spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said the deployment was routine and that troops would continue their normal duties.
The Chinese military has said its troops in Hong Kong are ready to carry out their duties following the deployment of fresh soldiers to the territory.
As the demonstrations wear on, both sides are digging in. What began as a protest against a proposed new extradition bill has evolved into a five-point list of demands, which includes the resignation of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and universal suffrage for Hong Kong people. Thus far, the People's Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong—some 6,000 to 10,000 troops—has remained confined to its bases. But Chinese officials and media have hinted they could be deployed if the situation demands it.
On Thursday, People's Liberation Army spokesperson Ren Guoqiang told reporters the fresh soldiers were"determined, confident and capable" of performing their duties, according to the state-backedHe added that the garrison would be carrying out normal daily activities, which include defense duties and military training. Ren stressed that the troops there would follow the command of the Communist Party Central Committee in Beijing but that the rotation was"routine.
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