CE to lead delegation to Beijing to attend commemorative activities of 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

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In acknowledgment of the invitation from the Central People's Government, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will lead a delegation comprising members from various sectors of the community to Beijing to attend the commemorative activities of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War to be held on September 3, which include a commemorative rally and military parade in the morning and a cultural gala in the evening. Mr Lee will also attend a reception at noon.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region delegation comprises about 360 members, including Principal Officials of the Government, representatives from the Judiciary, the Legislative Council, District Councils, patriots who participated in the War of Resistance, veterans and their descendants, and representatives from districts, commerce and Mainland enterprises, education, innovation and technology, professional services, social welfare, media, religion, culture, publication, art and sports, youth, students, and members of the public.

Mr Lee will depart for Beijing on September 2 and return to Hong Kong on September 4. While he is away, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive. The Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, and the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Financial Secretary and the Acting Secretary for Justice respectively.

Ends/Monday, September 1, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:00

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