"Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attended a commemorative ceremony on Saturday at the Tsam Chuk Wan Martyrs Memorial Garden honouring those who sacrificed their lives during World War II and the Second Sino-Japanese War. "The 14-year-long anti-Japanese War is the longest and largest-sacrificed war in the history of the Chinese people's unity against foreign invaders," he said. Footage shows family members of fallen soldiers, officials, and dignitaries observing a moment of silence as the Chinese flag was raised in their memory. "We remember history, not to hold on to hate and sadness, but to awaken the people's longing and perseverance for peace. May the people of all countries in the world share peace," he added. During the Second World War, Japan invaded Hong Kong on December 8, 1941. The occupation lasted three and a half years, with harsh conditions in prisoner-of-war camps and civilian internment, until the war ended in 1945. China holds its landmark 80th anniversary Victory Parade in Beijing on September 3, attended by nearly 30 world leaders from right across Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe."