CAS Cadet Corps Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance with Educational Sharing Session

2025-08-23 12:35 Last Updated At：16:33

CAS Cadet Corps Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance and Patriotic Education Exchange Programme Sharing Session 2025 held today

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance and Patriotic Education Exchange Programme Sharing Session 2025 today (August 23) at the CAS headquarters. CAS Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) and Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee for the Promotion of the Constitution and Hong Kong Basic Law, Dr Wong Kong-tin, was invited as the keynote speaker, and 100 cadets participated in the event.

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In his welcome speech, the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said that this year marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. To highlight the historical significance of this victory, the Cadet Corps organised today's event to allow members to reflect on the history of the war and honour the martyrs, enabling them to "learn from the past and understand the future", thereby cherishing peace even more.

He said that the history of the war is a shared memory of the Chinese nation and serves as the best patriotic education material. The first Patriotism Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth has recently been established in Beijing, marking a new milestone in patriotic education in Hong Kong. This has significant implications for deepening the understanding of the country among young people from Hong Kong and Macao and strengthening their patriotism. It encourages young people to reflect seriously on the fact that if the country is not secure, it is the common people who suffer, and only with a strong and prosperous nation can there be peace and happiness today.

In addition, Dr Wong discussed how the Chinese nation united in the face of adversity during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, transforming and advancing the process of national modernisation amid suffering.

The CAS Cadet Corps organised and participated in nine exchange programmes this year in Mainland China and overseas, with over 150 cadets involved, including Shandong Chinese Cultural and Sports Industry Exchange 2025, Sichuan Ancient and Modern Technology Tour 2025, and Economic and Cultural Visit to Malaysia, among others.

During the sharing session, the cadets who participated in the exchange activities said that visiting historical sites and modern constructions of the country and engaging in face-to-face interactions with local people allowed them to gain a more comprehensive and profound understanding of the growth of their country and boost their national pride. This enhanced their sense of national identity and significantly broadened their knowledge horizons.

Recruitment of CAS cadets is ongoing throughout the year. Application details and forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).

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Speech by SITI at 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit today (January 16):

Ms Qiu (Vice President of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co Ltd, Ms Qiu Haoming), Hendrick (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Mr Hendrick Sin), Terry (Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong), Duncan (Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Duncan Chiu), Alex (President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, Dr Alex Chung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. I am delighted to join you at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit.Today's theme, "Wake Up More!", is a call not only for any single company, city, or country but also a timely reminder for all of us to embrace a new era of intelligence, possibility, and shared responsibility.

A big thank you to the organiser for choosing Hong Kong as a destination for this remarkable Summit. This is another testament to Hong Kong's unique position as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" that thrives on global connection and creativity. We are delighted to see that world-class academics, industry experts and leading entrepreneurs from around the world gather here today to explore the future of AI and the opportunities it brings to us.

AI has become a core engine driving global technological and economic progress, and all economies recognise its strategic importance.Under the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong is also seizing this AI moment.With a focus on "strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach", Hong Kong is steadily advancing a series of AI initiatives.

In terms of R&D (research and development), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is working to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute within this year, which is a new engine for discovery, translation, and real-world impact.Through our AIR@InnoHK research cluster, we have funded the establishment of 16 R&D laboratories focusing on AI and robotics technologies.Notably, the "HKChat" AI chatbot developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center has already launched its public version.

Hong Kong's total computing power has now reached 5 000 PFLOPS, with the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre contributing 3 000 PFLOPS. This centre is a critical hub that supports Hong Kong's AI development, and its capacity will continue to expand to meet growing demand. The upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge in North District will further provide advanced computing power facilities, promoting the development of data and AI-related industries in Hong Kong.

And at the heart of all progress is talent. We recognise that people, not algorithms, will shape the future of AI. Our strategy is simple yet powerful: "Promote technology with talent, lead industries with technology, and attract talent with industries". To this end, we have included in the Talent List a number of professions in the I&T (innovation and technology) segment, including experienced AI Specialists, to facilitate global experts, like all of you here, in developing your careers in Hong Kong.

Looking ahead, the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to foster strong collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors. The future of AI cannot be built by anyone or any place alone. It requires a global community that is awake, aware, and aligned.I am confident that this Summit will spark new ideas and inspire us to wake up more for high-quality AI development.

I wish the Summit great success. Thank you.

CAS Cadet Corps Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance with Educational Sharing Session

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