CE to visit Beijing
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     The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, will depart for Beijing on the evening of April 25 and will visit ministries of the Central Government the next day, including the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission.

     Accompanying Mr Leung on the visit will be the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So; Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Raymond Tam; Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Edward Yau; Director of Information Services, Mr Michael Wong; Private Secretary to the Chief Executive, Mr Carlson Chan; Senior Special Assistant to the Chief Executive, Mr Chan Kin-ping; and Assistant Director (Media), Mr Nick Au Yeung.

     Mr Leung will return to Hong Kong on the evening of April 26. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, will be acting Chief Executive.

Ends/Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:23

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