CAS Cadet Corps Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in War of Resistance and Patriotic Education Exchange Programme Sharing Session 2025 held today (with photos)
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In his welcome speech, the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said that this year marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. To highlight the historical significance of this victory, the Cadet Corps organised today's event to allow members to reflect on the history of the war and honour the martyrs, enabling them to "learn from the past and understand the future", thereby cherishing peace even more.
He said that the history of the war is a shared memory of the Chinese nation and serves as the best patriotic education material. The first Patriotism Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth has recently been established in Beijing, marking a new milestone in patriotic education in Hong Kong. This has significant implications for deepening the understanding of the country among young people from Hong Kong and Macao and strengthening their patriotism. It encourages young people to reflect seriously on the fact that if the country is not secure, it is the common people who suffer, and only with a strong and prosperous nation can there be peace and happiness today.
In addition, Dr Wong discussed how the Chinese nation united in the face of adversity during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, transforming and advancing the process of national modernisation amid suffering.
The CAS Cadet Corps organised and participated in nine exchange programmes this year in Mainland China and overseas, with over 150 cadets involved, including Shandong Chinese Cultural and Sports Industry Exchange 2025, Sichuan Ancient and Modern Technology Tour 2025, and Economic and Cultural Visit to Malaysia, among others.
During the sharing session, the cadets who participated in the exchange activities said that visiting historical sites and modern constructions of the country and engaging in face-to-face interactions with local people allowed them to gain a more comprehensive and profound understanding of the growth of their country and boost their national pride. This enhanced their sense of national identity and significantly broadened their knowledge horizons.
Recruitment of CAS cadets is ongoing throughout the year. Application details and forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).
Ends/Saturday, August 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:35
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