Chief Executive John Lee today attended commemorative events in Beijing marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Mr Lee led a delegation to join the commemorative rally and massive military parade in the morning.

Helicopters which flew over Tiananmen Square formed the number 80 and carried banners that read "Justice Prevails," "Peace Prevails," and "The People Prevail." 

The grand parade included a total of 45 formations and echelons and during the parade march-past, airborne flag-guarding echelons, foot formations, battle flag formations, armament columns and aerial echelons passed through or flew across Tiananmen Square. A range of military weapons and equipment were also shown.

Eighty thousand doves and 80,000 balloons were released into the sky to close the ceremony.

Mr Lee also attended a reception at noon.

The members of his delegation included the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Principal Officials and representatives from the Judiciary, the Legislative Council and the District Councils, as well as patriots who participated in the War of Resistance, veterans and their descendants.