CS to visit Beijing
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     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart for Beijing tomorrow (February 17) morning to attend a welcome ceremony on the return of the search and rescue team members of China, including those from Hong Kong, from Türkiye to the motherland.

      The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Yeung, will accompany Mr Chan to Beijing.

      The three officials, together with members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) search and rescue team, will return to Hong Kong the same day and are expected to arrive at night. The HKSAR Government will organise a welcome ceremony for the members at the Hong Kong International Airport.

      During Mr Chan's absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the acting Chief Secretary for Administration. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the acting Secretary for Security.

Ends/Thursday, February 16, 2023
Issued at HKT 23:00

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