Hong Kong’s contributions to the nation’s fight against Japanese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War will be a major theme in a series of coming activities to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance this year.
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Major battlefield trails in the countryside will get a facelift, with panels to be set up and facilities enhanced to allow hikers and visitors to learn more about the city’s participation in the war and its role in rescuing allied troops while they explore wartime relics.
The city’s No 2 official Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Monday the government hoped the series of commemorative activities could help boost patriotism.
“Because of its unique geographical location, Hong Kong had supported the motherland in terms of the provision of supplies and materials during wartime,” Chan said.
“[We] had also been involved in operations to rescue intellectuals [fleeing from mainland China] and members of the allied army.”
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Chan said to let more people know about the history and the city’s role, the Tourism Commission and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department would identify and enhance hiking trails with historical significance during the war.