Macao Garrison

March 5, 1999:

The garrison is set up.

April 12, 1999:

A ceremony is held to mark the establishment of the garrison.

Dec 20, 1999:

The garrison enters Macao to take over its defense.

June 1, 2004:

A law to protect military facilities, promulgated by the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, comes into effect.

Oct 3, 2004:

The garrison opens its Macao barracks to local residents for the first time.

Aug 4, 2005:

The first military summer camp is held at the garrison's base in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

2010:

The garrison is upgraded to deputy corps level.

April 28, 2013:

The garrison opens its barracks in Zhuhai to the public for the first time.