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新华社香港8月31日电 为铭记历史缅怀先烈，传承华侨爱国精神，由中国侨联和香港侨界社团联会联合 主办的香港侨界纪念抗战胜利80周年大会31日在港举行。 活动现场，香港特区政府民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟致辞表示，抗日战争期间，海外侨胞心系家国， 以赤子之心倾力相助，或慷慨解囊，或亲赴沙场，或奔走国际，为抗战胜利立下不可磨灭的功勋。这段 血泪交织的历史，既是民族记忆的瑰宝，也是爱国教育的珍贵教材。 中国侨联副主席余国春宣读了中国侨联贺辞：英雄不朽，正气长存！铭记历史就是要以史为鉴、开创未 来，把对历史的尊重转化为行动的力量。希望香港侨界传承侨胞爱国精神，勇担历史使命，把握发展机 遇，坚定不移拥护"一国两制"方针，助力香港更好融入国家发展大局，在强国建设、民族复兴伟业中作 出新的更大贡献。 本次活动还邀请了香港特区立法会议员、香港岭南大学协理副校长刘智鹏作主题演讲，详细回顾了香港 在抗战中的重要角色。他指出，香港各阶层市民自始至终关心和支持祖国抗战。香港抗战史，特别是港 九大队的战斗历史是香港社会宝贵的精神财富，体现了香港独特的历史作用，以及港人的爱国传统，特 别是体现了中国共产党在民族存亡紧要关头的历史担当。要利 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the heroic contributions of the Nanyang Chinese workers, known as "Nanyang Jikong," who returned to China during the critical period of the Anti-Japanese War to support the war effort by driving trucks along the treacherous Burma Road, establishing a vital supply line for the Chinese military [5][9][16]. Group 1: Historical Context - The Burma Road, stretching 1,146 kilometers from Kunming, China, to Myanmar, was constructed by 200,000 laborers in nine months and became known as "the lifeline of China's resistance" after its completion in August 1938 [6]. - Following the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in 1937, the coastal ports of China fell, and the Burma Road became the crucial international transport route for military supplies [5][6]. Group 2: Recruitment and Contributions - In response to the urgent need for skilled drivers and mechanics, a call for volunteers was issued in February 1939, leading to over 3,200 Nanyang Chinese workers returning to China between 1939 and 1942 [7][8]. - These workers, who came from countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, underwent military training and were responsible for transporting over 500,000 tons of military supplies along the Burma Road [9][10]. Group 3: Challenges Faced - The journey along the Burma Road was fraught with danger, including enemy bombings, treacherous terrain, and diseases like malaria, resulting in significant casualties among the workers [11][12]. - The Nanyang workers displayed remarkable ingenuity, creating tools and methods to navigate the difficult conditions, such as makeshift bridges and navigation aids [11][12]. Group 4: Legacy and Remembrance - The contributions of the Nanyang Jikong have been memorialized in various monuments and commemorative events in both China and Southeast Asia, ensuring their sacrifices are not forgotten [15][16]. - The historical archives documenting their efforts have been recognized internationally, highlighting the importance of their role in the broader context of the Anti-Japanese War and the fight against fascism [15][16].

Core Viewpoint - The "Heroic Contribution of Overseas Chinese Workers in the Anti-Japanese War" exhibition highlights the patriotic actions of over 3,000 young overseas Chinese who returned to China during the Anti-Japanese War, emphasizing their bravery and dedication to the nation [1][3]. Group 1 - The exhibition is organized into five sections: "Facing National Crisis," "Call of the Motherland," "Blood-Soaked Monuments," "Difficult Return Journey," and "Illuminating Future Generations," showcasing historical photos and stories of the overseas Chinese workers' contributions [3]. - The exhibition aims to reflect the patriotic spirit of overseas Chinese and the indomitable unity of the Chinese nation, as stated by the deputy director of the Overseas Chinese Museum [3][5]. - The exhibition will run until December and is planned to tour various primary and secondary schools, communities, and enterprises in Xiamen [3][5]. Group 2 - The Overseas Chinese Museum, established by Chen Jiageng in 1956, is the first museum in China funded by overseas Chinese and focuses on collecting, researching, and displaying the history and achievements of overseas Chinese [5]. - The exhibition will also include themed lectures and essay competitions to raise awareness about the patriotic overseas Chinese workers and their historical significance [5].