The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department today held an unveiling ceremony for a commemorative plaque at a historic site of the Communist Party of China in the War of Resistance in Hong Kong at Sai Sha Road, Kei Ling Ha, Sai Kung in Ma On Shan Country Park.

The plaque commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The unveiling ceremony was officiated by Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan; Deputy Director-General of the New Territories Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Wang Hui; Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Mickey Lai and other guests. Relevant members of the local community also attended.

In his speech, Mr Tse stated that the location of this commemorative plaque, Kei Ling Ha, was an important sea-crossing point for the Secret Rescue operation during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, where anti-Japanese cultural figures arrived at the bay of Kei Ling Ha before evacuating Hong Kong by sea.

He emphasised that this unveiling ceremony holds exceptional significance, as it not only commemorates the spirit of those who fought in the War of Resistance and fearlessly sacrificed their lives to defend their country, but also enables more citizens and future generations to learn about this important period of history and be inspired by the historical wisdom and national spirit.

The department has installed commemorative plaques at nine historic sites of the Communist Party of China in the War of Resistance in Hong Kong located in country parks. Through these historically significant sites, people can learn more about the deeds of the martyrs during the War of Resistance, experience their courage and indomitable spirit, and together carry forward the spirit of patriotism.