An exhibition kicked off in Hong Kong Wednesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of China's victory in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the victory of the world's war against Fascism.

The nine-day exhibition features over 370 pictures and 104 relics showing the history of Chinese people's fighting against Japanese troops, of which over 50 percent have been rarely shown before.

At the opening ceremony, Li Gang, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, first paid salute to 32 war heroes from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong who were present at the event. He said the Chinese people made huge sacrifice to the world's war against fascism and made important contributions to the world's history.

Li said Hong Kong was invaded by the Japanese troops for three years and eight months, during which the Hong Kong people courageously fought against the invaders and they also made important contributions to the winning the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, together with other Chinese people.

He urged people here to continue their efforts in maintaining Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.

Elsie Leung, secretary for Justice, said the exhibition provides chances for Hong Kong residents to see with their own eyes the previous photos and relics. It is very important to remember the history and understand the importance of world peace to the mankind.

Also present at the ceremony were Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, Director of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong Go Siren.

The show is jointly organized by Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao, the National Museum of China and Phoenix TV. About 500 people attended Wednesday's ceremony.

Source: Xinhua