Chief Secretary for Administration to visit Beijing
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     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, leaves for Beijing this afternoon (September 18) to attend Hong Kong Ballet’s performance in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China tonight.  He will also visit an exhibition highlighting China's progress during the past 60 years to be opened tomorrow (September 19).

     Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong on Sunday (September 20).  In his absence, the Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, will be acting Chief Secretary for Administration.

Ends/Friday, September 18, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:20

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