Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki and Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak today visited three veterans in Hong Kong to offer their respects, with this year marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Mr Chan was joined by Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) Liu Guangyuan, while LOCPG Secretary General Wang Songmiao accompanied Miss Mak.

Mr Chan said the veterans had shown unwavering determination during the war, sparing no effort, fighting as one against the enemy and dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to defending the country. He added that they demonstrated to the world a profound patriotic sentiment, and that their heroic deeds and patriotism command the highest respect, with their stories serving as vivid lessons in patriotic education.

He also highlighted that in order to deepen and broaden the public’s understanding of the historical significance of victory in the war, and to strengthen their affection for and sense of belonging to the country, the Hong Kong SAR Government has been organising various forms of commemorative and educational activities, and co-ordinating local organisations in doing the same.

The Chief Secreatary called for support from members of the public, in particular young people, in terms of participating in the activities, in order to remember history, honour martyrs, cherish peace, create a great future and pay tribute to the veterans.

Miss Mak said the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau will continue to work alongside district organisations to hold commemorative activities, allowing 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.