The Civil Service Bureau and the Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau jointly organised a talk at the Central Government Offices today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War.

The talk was delivered by Professor at the Institute of World History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the School of History of the University of the CASS Prof Wang Chaoguang and Associate Vice President of Lingnan University Prof Lau Chi-pang.

During the talk, Prof Wang gave a comprehensive analysis of the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, delving into the historical status, major contributions and the significance of the war as the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the Communist Party of China's role as the pillar of the War of Resistance.

Prof Lau also shared with participants the heroic deeds of the East River Column and the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade during the war period.

Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung, politically appointed officials and civil servants in the directorate, senior and middle ranks attended the talk today. Together with those participating via video conferencing, over 200 participants attended the talk.

Delivering the opening remarks, Mrs Yeung pointed out that civil servants should learn from history, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, uphold the spirit of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, and make greater contributions to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the lasting peace and stability of the country.

She encouraged civil servants to actively participate in the thematic seminars and learning activities organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance.