Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression - "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Book Giving Ceremony cum Thematic Talk held today (with photos)
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Addressing the event, Dr Choi said that during the period of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column steadfastly resisted Japanese aggression, and rescued trapped cultural figures and allied members, making significant contributions to the War of Resistance efforts in Hong Kong and across the country. "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" is a very precious historical record of the War of Resistance. Dr Choi said she expected that schools would incorporate the content of the book into the learning and teaching of relevant subjects, deepening students' understanding of Hong Kong's participation in the War of Resistance. This way, students could appreciate the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation, cherish the hard-earned peace and prosperity today, and be inspired to contribute to the country and society.
She noted that in order to implement the initiatives outlined in the Policy Address to advance patriotic education, the EDB continuously adopts a multipronged and co-ordinated approach to integrate patriotic education into daily learning and teaching for strengthening students' affection for and sense of belonging to the country.
Co-Chief Editor of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Professor Lau Chi-pang hosted the subsequent thematic talk which was about the development, history and contributions of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column during the War of Resistance.
Other guests attending the event included the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo; Co-Chief Editor of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" Professor Liu Shuyong; members of the Working Group on Patriotic Education, Professor Gu Minkang and Mr Kwok Wing-keung; representatives from school councils and school heads associations of primary and secondary schools, and principals and teachers from primary and secondary schools.
All primary and secondary schools (including special schools) in Hong Kong will receive a complimentary copy of "Chronicle of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade (Revised Edition)" via the post.
Ends/Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:02
Issued at HKT 18:02
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