FS to visit Wuhan, Changsha and Zhengzhou
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He will first fly to Wuhan to officiate at the opening of the roving exhibition on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). He will then head to Changsha and Zhengzhou to attend gala dinners in celebration of the opening of the Hunan Liaison Unit and the Henan Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government.
During his trip, Mr Chan will call on senior officials of Hubei, Hunan and Henan to strengthen trade and economic ties between Hong Kong and these provinces. Apart from visiting Hong Kong enterprises and key developments in the three cities, he will also meet up with Hong Kong people working and doing business there.
Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong in the evening on August 24. In his absence, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, will act as the Financial Secretary.
Ends/Friday, August 18, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:51
Issued at HKT 17:51
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