HKSAR chief executive stresses historical awareness, patriotism


HONG KONG, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday held a commemorative medal presentation ceremony to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

To honor surviving veteran soldiers, veteran heroes, resistance commanders or their descendants in Hong Kong, the HKSAR government presented the commemorative medals awarded by the country to them, with a view to promoting the spirit of resistance and deepening society's awareness of history as well as patriotic sentiment.

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