Published: 16:32, September 21, 2026
Over 300 Hong Kong, Macao youths attend military camp in Guangzhou
By Zheng Caixiong in Guangzhou
More than 300 young people from Hong Kong and Macao attend a youth military camp on Sept 20, 2026, in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. (ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY)

More than 300 young people from Hong Kong and Macao attended a youth military camp on Sunday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.

Participants from the two special administrative regions immersed themselves in military-camp life, with military training and demonstrations, and up-close access to advanced weaponry and equipment. The event aimed to deepen their understanding of national defense knowledge, military culture, and the country's development achievements. The camp has run for three years straight.

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, the camp integrated elements of the historical military campaign.

More than 300 young people from Hong Kong and Macao attend a youth military camp on Sept 20, 2026, in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. (ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY)

Wong Ming-chi, another Hong Kong college student, described Chinese armed police officers as approachable and acknowledged their contributions to safeguarding the peace and prosperity of the country.

Kayley Sam Ka-hei, a student from Macao, was charmed by the concert. "The event allowed us to get a glimpse of the fine demeanor of the Chinese armed police officers," she said.

 

Li Yuchen contributed to this story.