Hong Kong stocks close 0.95 pct lower

Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.95 percent to close at 25,679.78 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.27 percent to end at 8,644.81 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 2.28 percent to end at 4,827.19 points.

Chinese historical drama "Dead to Rights" has recently been screened in multiple Polish cities including Warsaw and Poznan, striking a deep chord with local audiences who said history must never be forgotten and all countries should draw lessons from the past to safeguard regional and world peace.

Depicting events from the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, the film delves into the harrowing historical events through the photographic evidence of Japanese military atrocities.

A number of Polish moviegoers said the film reminds them of Poland's own wartime trauma during WWII, resonating deeply with their national memory.

"We, as Poles, have definitely been through the same experiences, as we have also gone through a history of occupation and extermination of our population. It definitely resonates with us, and it is also the duty of our generation to find out about what really happened and not forget about it," said local resident Mikolaj Peszka.

Some Polish viewers noted that the film exposes war crimes committed by Japanese militarism, and expressed concern over Japan's recent moves to revise its constitution and lift restrictions on exports of lethal weapons.

Many said Japan's attempts at remilitarization deserve vigilance, warning that such dangerous developments could further heighten tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

"At a time when militarism is being revived, Chinese society has its own fears, and now these fears are related to Japan's expansion of its military buildup and arms exports as well as the country's position on regional issues. The problem concerns not only China but also other countries in the region, including South Korea which was also a victim of Japanese imperialism," said college teacher Wojciech Nowiak.

"Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made some shocking and unacceptable remarks. Japan is playing a very dangerous game, posing a threat of war in the Far East," said moviegoer Tomasz Gryguc.