Hong Kong’s chief executive will lead a delegation to Beijing next week to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and has pledged to install commemorative plaques at various local sites to deepen residents’ understanding of the city’s wartime history.
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John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday also continued his community visits ahead of his policy address next month, expressing concern over recent family tragedies while recognising the work of care teams.
Lee said he would lead a delegation of people from Hong Kong invited to the military parade on Wednesday marking the Chinese victory against Japan in 1945.
“This is a precious occasion to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory,” he said after attending several events. “We also want to experience the development and strength of the country.”
A government source earlier said that “most ministers” would attend the Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square with Lee.
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Hong Kong deputies to the National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, were also invited, the insider said.