Welcome to China! Cambodian PM Hun Manet touches down in Tianjin ahead of SCO summit

Welcome to China! Cambodian PM Hun Manet touches down in Tianjin ahead of SCO summit

"Cambodian PM Hun Manet arrived in China on Saturday ahead of the landmark Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Footage shows the plane taxiing on the runway and the politician descending the stairs before receiving a warm welcome from the Chinese delegation on the tarmac. The 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is scheduled to take place from August 31 through September 1. The upcoming meeting promises to be the largest in history. Leaders from more than 20 countries and representatives of international organisations have confirmed their participation. They will discuss economic co-operation on technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, as well as issues of regional security and sustainable development. The SCO brings together 10 member states, 14 dialogue partners and two observer countries. China also holds its landmark 80th anniversary Victory Parade in Beijing on September 3, attended by many world leaders and dignitaries."

'We remember history to preserve peace' - Hong Kong pays tribute to martyrs at Tsam Chuk Wan Memorial Garden ahead of V-day celebrations

'We remember history to preserve peace' - Hong Kong pays tribute to martyrs at Tsam Chuk Wan Memorial Garden ahead of V-day celebrations

"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."