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Civil Service College holds thematic seminars on 80th anniversary of victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in World Anti-Fascist War (with photos)
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     To commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War, the Civil Service College (CSC) is organising two thematic seminars in September and October. The first seminar on the topic of "From an Isolated Island to a Living Hell - Hong Kong was one of the Battlefields in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression" was delivered today (September 19) by the Executive Director of the Academy of Chinese Studies, Dr Yau Yat.

     Addressing the seminar, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, emphasised that throughout the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression that lasted for 14 years, starting from the September 18 Incident in 1931 until the final victory in 1945, China had never surrendered. During this prolonged period of war, the Chinese people demonstrated an indomitable spirit and a strong national will, uniting as one to courageously resist the enemy. Throughout the duration of the Pacific War, Chinese battlefield pinned down and depleted the main forces of the Japanese army, dispersing their troops and disrupting their supply lines, thereby playing a crucial role in Japan's ultimate defeat. Precisely because this chapter of history holds profound significance, civil servants should establish a correct view of history and remember the great journey and precious spirit of the War of Resistance while commemorating its martyrs.

     Furthermore, in reviewing Hong Kong's participation in different stages during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, from serving as a crucial base supporting the Mainland in the early phase, to fighting during the 18-day battle, and finally through the three years and eight months of Japanese occupation, Hong Kong played a unique role and made significant contributions to the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

     Mrs Yeung said she hopes that colleagues will remember history and learn from it, cherish the hard-won peace, and inherit the indomitable and united spirit of the predecessors during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. She urged colleagues to uphold their beliefs and forge ahead in their respective posts, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths to contribute to the country's needs. 

     There are two seminars in this series. Today's seminar explored how Hong Kong fought alongside the country in different stages of the war. The second seminar, "From Inevitable Defeat to Protracted War: the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation", to be held on October 9, will examine China's different considerations during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and analyse the reasons for and significance of China's ultimate victory.

     Around 360 middle and senior-level civil servants from 53 bureaux and departments attended the seminar in person or online today.
 
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War, the Civil Service College (CSC) is organising two thematic seminars in September and October. The first seminar on the topic of "From an Isolated Island to a Living Hell - Hong Kong was one of the Battlefields in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression" was held today (September 19). Photo shows the Executive Director of the Academy of Chinese Studies, Dr Yau Yat, delivering a talk.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War, the Civil Service College (CSC) is organising two thematic seminars in September and October. The first seminar on the topic of "From an Isolated Island to a Living Hell - Hong Kong was one of the Battlefields in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression" was held today (September 19). Photo shows (from left) Legislative Council Panel on Public Service Member Mr Lam San-keung; the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung; the speaker of the seminar, the Executive Director of the Academy of Chinese Studies, Dr Yau Yat; and the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War, the Civil Service College (CSC) is organising two thematic seminars in September and October. The first seminar on the topic of "From an Isolated Island to a Living Hell - Hong Kong was one of the Battlefields in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression" was held today (September 19). Photo shows the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, delivering a speech at the seminar.