The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and CAS 70th Anniversary Parade today at the Police College.

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki officiated at the ceremony and acted as the reviewing officer for the parade.

To demonstrate national identity and patriotic sentiment for the motherland, the CAS has fully adopted from today, the Chinese-style foot drill that requires exacting standards, and demonstrated the drill's protocols for the first time in the parade.

As an auxiliary force under the Security Bureau, the CAS has been honouring the pledge of "provide emergency relief, serve the community" and has been rendering immediate assistance during emergencies to protect Hong Kong citizens.

During the COVID-19 epidemic, the CAS has remained steadfast on the front line of the anti-epidemic operations by rapidly assisting in setting up a number of community isolation facilities and managing quarantine hotels.

In addition, it is committed to discharging duties related to typhoon rescues, fighting hill fires and searching for people who have gone missing in mountaineering accidents.

Looking forward, the CAS will step up efforts to nurture more talent committed to serving the community and continue to safeguard the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.