CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression
This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, and the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, today (August 29), together with respectively the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG), Mr Liu Guangyuan, and the Secretary General of the LOCPG, Mr Wang Songmiao, visited three veterans in Hong Kong to show care and respect for them.
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CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mr Chan said that the veterans showed concerted efforts with unwavering determination during the war, spared no effort and fought as one against the enemy and dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to defend the country. They demonstrated to the world a profound patriotic sentiment and a strong sense of patriotism. Their heroic deeds and patriotism command the highest respect, and their stories serve as vivid lessons in patriotic education. Mr Chan added that in order to deepen and broaden the public's understanding of wartime history and the historical significance of victory in the war, and to strengthen their affection for and sense of belonging to the country, the HKSAR Government has been organising various forms of commemorative and educational activities and co-ordinating local organisations to organise different commemorative activities. He called for support from members of the public, in particular youth, to actively participate in relevant commemorative activities of the victory in the War of Resistance, to remember history, honour martyrs, cherish peace, create a great future and pay tribute to the veterans.
Miss Mak expressed that the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will continue to work alongside district organisations to hold commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance. These activities allow the public and young people to have a thorough understanding of the War of Resistance, learn from history, cherish peace and foster their sense of patriotism.
To honour the veteran soldiers, veteran heroes, resistance commanders or their descendants in Hong Kong, the HKSAR Government held the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression Commemorative Medal Presentation Ceremony on August 22 and presented the commemorative medals awarded by the country to them, with a view to promoting the spirit of resistance, deepen society's awareness in history and patriotic sentiment.
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS and SHYA visit veterans in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
