Hong Kong Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in War Against Japanese Aggression with Activities Honoring Veterans.

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.

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

Department of Justice releases "Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025"

The Prosecutions Division of the Department of Justice (DoJ) today (May 19) released "Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025", which reviews its work in 2025.

This annual report, themed "Walk in Justice, Now and Forever More", provides an in-depth review of how the Prosecutions Division remained steadfast in upholding the rule of law and discharging its duty as a minister of justice amid an increasingly complex criminal landscape.

Core value - prosecutorial independence as the cornerstone of the rule of law

In the Director's Overview, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms Maggie Yang, emphasised that prosecutorial independence enshrined in Article 63 of the Basic Law is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system in Hong Kong. Public prosecutors "walk in justice" by ensuring that justice is delivered to victims of crime, defendants, and the community as a whole in a fair, impartial, and even-handed manner at every stage of the criminal justice process.

International co-operation - a global showcase of Hong Kong's rule of law

In 2025, Hong Kong organised the 15th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, hosted by the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China. The Conference brought together around 80 prosecutors to discuss challenges in combating money laundering and corruption in the technological age. It not only marked a milestone in regional criminal justice co-operation, but also showcased Hong Kong's unwavering commitment to and unique position in upholding the rule of law under the "one country, two systems" principle.

Professional effectiveness - statistics and key cases

Over the past year, the Prosecutions Division demonstrated its outstanding professional efficiency while handling a substantial workload. The annual report presents various prosecutorial statistics and, through an overview of the duties of and notable cases handled by each subdivision, demonstrates their dedication to maintaining the effective operation of the criminal justice system.

"Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025" is now available on the DoJ website (www.doj.gov.hk/en/publications/yrreviewpd2025.html). Members of the public can also scan the QR code on the physical "Justice Link" information card to access the full electronic version.

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