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At the invitation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Vice-President Xi Jinping will visit Hong Kong from July 6 to 8 to understand the progress of the organisation of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events and to see the latest developments of Hong Kong. During the visit, Mr Xi will inspect the venues of the Equestrian Competition Events and receive reports from relevant parties.
The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, said today (June 27) : ¡§In the run-up to the Olympic Games, we are greatly honoured by the presence of our State Leader to offer us encouragement and guidance on the preparatory work for the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events. On behalf of the people of Hong Kong and the SAR Government, I extend our warmest welcome and deepest gratitude to him.¡¨
The HKSAR Government and the Central Government are working out the details of Mr Xi¡¦s visit to Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, June 27, 2008
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