HK to commemorate war victory, Nanjing Massacre

Hong Kong is to start holding annual ceremonies to commemorate the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, the special administrative region's goverment announced on Tuesday.

The decision comes after the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress designated Sept 3 as Victory Day for the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and Dec 13 as Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day.

Activities in honor of those who died and the resistance against Japanese aggression will be held annually on Sept 3.