China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has organised its first tour for diplomats and business chamber representatives of an exhibition on the country’s war of resistance against Japan, with a Beijing official saying the event promotes remembering history, cherishing peace and creating a better future.

More than 20 consuls general, consuls and representatives from foreign commerce chambers on Friday afternoon joined the visit to “United in Arms, Standing for Peace: 80th Anniversary of Chinese Victory in War of Resistance Exhibition”, in which 60 exhibits were shown in the city for the first time.

The Post learned that no representatives from Japan or the United States attended the event.

Li Yongsheng, deputy commissioner for China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, delivered the opening remarks for the visit, saying the commemoration of history was not the advocacy of hatred, but represented a wish to learn from the past, to cherish peace and to create a better future.

Despite development and win-win cooperation having remained themes of the current era, the world still contended with Cold War mentalities, hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism, he said.

“The world has entered a new period of governance and transformation. Global governance has come to a new crossroads faced with a fluid international situation and various risks and challenges,” he said.