The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, is leading a delegation of 11 Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for a national studies course and visit programme in Beijing.

     The trip seeks to reinforce delegation members' understanding of major national policies and the future development of the Mainland, and strengthen their working relations and exchanges with Mainland officials.

     The delegation today (November 20) attended a course at the Chinese Academy of Governance, and toured a major exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the National Museum.          

     The delegation also called at the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council and met with the Director of the HKMAO, Mr Zhang Xiaoming.

     The delegation will continue the national studies course and visit programme in Beijing tomorrow (November 21).

Ends/Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:28

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