Education Bureau Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance with Book Ceremony and Thematic Talk

Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk held today

The Education Bureau (EDB) held the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk today (October 21). The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, presented "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" to representatives of school councils and school heads' associations to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression with enriched content.

Addressing the event, Dr Choi said that during the period of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column steadfastly resisted Japanese aggression, and rescued trapped cultural figures and allied members, making significant contributions to the War of Resistance efforts in Hong Kong and across the country. "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" is a very precious historical record of the War of Resistance. Dr Choi said she expected that schools would incorporate the content of the book into the learning and teaching of relevant subjects, deepening students' understanding of Hong Kong's participation in the War of Resistance. This way, students could appreciate the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation, cherish the hard-earned peace and prosperity today, and be inspired to contribute to the country and society.

She noted that in order to implement the initiatives outlined in the Policy Address to advance patriotic education, the EDB continuously adopts a multipronged and co-ordinated approach to integrate patriotic education into daily learning and teaching for strengthening students' affection for and sense of belonging to the country.

Co-Chief Editor of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Professor Lau Chi-pang hosted the subsequent thematic talk which was about the development, history and contributions of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column during the War of Resistance.

Other guests attending the event included the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo; Co-Chief Editor of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Professor Liu Shuyong; members of the Working Group on Patriotic Education, Professor Gu Minkang and Mr Kwok Wing-keung; representatives from school councils and school heads associations of primary and secondary schools, and principals and teachers from primary and secondary schools.

​

All primary and secondary schools (including special schools) in Hong Kong will receive a complimentary copy of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" via the post.

Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport

Hong Kong Customs today (May 25) detected a drug trafficking case at Hong Kong International Airport. About 1.9 kilograms of suspected heroin, with an estimated market value of about $1.1 million, and one duty-not-paid cigarette were seized.

A 46-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. During customs clearance, Customs officer found the batch of suspected heroin concealed in a wooden box, and the duty-not-paid cigarette in his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, one count of possession of dutiable goods and one count of failing to declare to a member of the Customs and Excise Service the possession of dutiable goods. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court tomorrow (May 26).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases