The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, together with representatives from civil service staff unions, visited "Remembering History Cherishing Peace" roving exhibition in commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this evening (August 25) to gain a deeper understanding of the war of resistance against Japan to protect the country, remember history and honour martyrs.

     Mrs Yeung said that in this entire nation's resistance against Japanese aggression, the brave soldiers spared no effort and fought as one against the enemy to defend the country amid the most difficult situation. They, with their attentiveness to duties and dedication, served as a role model for the civil service to learn from. She said, "The sacrifices and sufferings of countless compatriots must not be forgotten. I call on civil servant colleagues, especially those of the younger generation, to gain a deep understanding and take to their hearts the blood, tears and hardship during the war, to grasp the significance of the victory in the War of Resistance to national rejuvenation, and to cherish the hard-won peace.

     "It has been 80 years since the victory in the War of Resistance. For those who have no first-hand war experience and were born in an era of rapid national development, it may be difficult for them to imagine the brutality of the war. As such, we particularly encourage new recruits and the younger new generations to participate in activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance, or to visit thematic exhibitions. Through heart-touching historical photos, they feel the efforts made by our predecessors for our country, learn from history, and remain steadfast in safeguarding national sovereignty and national security, and development interests in the face of the complex and rapidly changing environment in the future."

     The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) also encourages civil service staff unions to take an active role in organising thematic activities on commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance to enhance colleagues' sense of national identity and cultivate their patriotism. The CSB will arrange for representatives from the civil service staff unions to visit a thematic exhibition on the War of Resistance at the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence in September, and support them in organising related visits to deepen colleagues' understanding of the history of the War of Resistance in the country and Hong Kong.

     To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance, the Civil Service College (CSC), following a talk to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in World Anti-Fascist War in late July, will host two more thematic talks on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in September and October. The talks will explore how the Chinese nation resisted the impacts of the war, underwent transformation amid hardships, and advanced the process of national modernisation. The talks will also review Hong Kong's role and contributions during the war.

     In addition, the CSC has incorporated elements of the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression into its regular national studies programmes, enabling civil servants to gain a deeper understanding of history, further enhance their sense of national identity, awareness of safeguarding national security and patriotism, and recognise the pivotal role of the Chinese Communist Party during the War of Resistance.

Ends/Monday, August 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:06

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