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The Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Mr Li Ruihuan, arrived in Hong Kong this (November 5) morning for a five-day visit at the invitation of the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa.
Leading a greeting party at Hong Kong Airport, Mr Tung extended a warm and hearty welcome to Chairman Li.
Also greeting Chairman Li were the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Anson Chan; the Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang; and the Secretary for Justice, Ms Elsie Leung.
Chairman Li started his official programme in Hong Kong with a cruise of the Victoria Harbour in the afternoon to see the landmarks and developments on both sides of the harbour.
Later in the evening, he attended a banquet hosted by the Chief Executive in his honour at Government House.
He also met with the Chief Justice, Mr Andrew Li; Convenor of the Executive Council, Mr Leung Chun-ying; President of Legislative Council, Mrs Rita Fan; Principal Officials of the HKSAR Government and Members of the Executive Council before the banquet.
End/Sunday, November 5, 2000
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Photo(1): Picture shows Chairman Li waving at the press members.
Photo(2): The Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Mr Li Ruihuan, accompanied by the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, taking a boat trip in Victoria Harbour.
Photo(3): CPPCC Chairman Li pictured with HKSAR Government principal officials, members of the Executive Council, heads of the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Offices of the Central People's Government in HKSAR.
