The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
China's national flag and the HKSAR flag were hoisted and the national anthem was played at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning, followed by a fly-past and a sea parade at Victoria Harbor by the disciplined services.
Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, officials of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR and personages from various sectors of Hong Kong attended the ceremony.
After the ceremony, the attendees headed for the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to join the National Day reception.
The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the national security office of the central government in the HKSAR, the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) also held national flag-raising ceremonies, respectively, on Tuesday morning.
Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 75th founding anniversary of PRC
Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 75th founding anniversary of PRC
Russia's Defense Ministry on Monday declared a ceasefire on May 8-9 in honor of the Victory Day celebration, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the same day that Ukraine will implement a ceasefire with Russia starting Wednesday.
The truce was declared in accordance with a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the ministry said, voicing hope that the Ukrainian side will follow suit. It added the Russian forces would take all necessary measures to ensure security during the commemorative events.
The ministry also warned that any attempts to disrupt the Victory Day celebrations would trigger a "massive missile strike" on central Kiev.
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said late last month.
In response, Zelensky said in a post on X that the Ukrainian side is "announcing a ceasefire regime starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5-6. In the time left until that moment, it is realistic to ensure that silence takes effect."
Ukraine will act reciprocally starting from that moment, Zelensky said.
Russia declares May 8-9 Victory Day truce; Ukraine announces ceasefire regime starting Wednesday
Russia declares May 8-9 Victory Day truce; Ukraine announces ceasefire regime starting Wednesday
Russia declares May 8-9 Victory Day truce; Ukraine announces ceasefire regime starting Wednesday
