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CE leads delegation to begin visit programme in Hangzhou (with photos/videos)
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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government delegation to Hangzhou in Zhejiang today (September 22) and began a four-day visit programme. During the visit, they will attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) and other activities.
      
     Upon arrival in Hangzhou this morning, Mr Lee and the delegation met and exchanged views with Hong Kong people and representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhejiang to learn more about their work and daily life. Noting that Hong Kong and Zhejiang enjoy a close relationship in business and people-to-people cultural exchanges, Mr Lee said that Hong Kong people and enterprises in Zhejiang serve as an essential bridge between the two places. The Zhejiang Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government will continue to actively promote exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and Zhejiang in various aspects and support the development of Hong Kong people and enterprises there.
      
     In the afternoon, Mr Lee visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games and toured the facilities. He also met with Hong Kong athletes to see how their preparations were going and cheer for them. Noting that Hong Kong has sent 680 athletes, the biggest team ever, to compete in this Asian Games, Mr Lee encouraged the athletes to give their all and win honour for Hong Kong.
      
     Later, Mr Lee attended the launch ceremony of an exchange programme for youth of Hangzhou and Hong Kong. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Lee encouraged Hong Kong youth who are currently on exchange in Hangzhou to make the best of this rare opportunity and observe and experience the building of China into a country strong in sports, and the advancement of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics from diverse perspectives. He also encouraged them to act as ambassadors for Hong Kong youth, share Hong Kong's good stories and promote Chinese culture to athletes, spectators and volunteers from around the world.
       
     Mr Lee will continue his visit and attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games tomorrow (September 23).
 
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee speaking at the meeting with the representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhejiang.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (first row, seventh left); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (first row, sixth left); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip (first row, sixth right), with the representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhejiang.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (second right); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (fifth right); and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Games, Mr Kenneth Fok (fourth right), visiting the medical facilities of the Asian Games Village.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows (from left) Mr Lee; the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Games, Mr Kenneth Fok; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, interacting with a Hong Kong athlete.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (fourth right); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (first left); the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (second left); and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Games, Mr Kenneth Fok (third left), with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (second left) interacting with a Hong Kong athlete.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (front row, eighth right); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (front row, seventh right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip (front row, first right); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (front row, fourth right); the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (front row, fifth right); and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Games, Mr Kenneth Fok (front row, sixth right), with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (left) listening to the sharing from cyclist Wong Kam-po (right) on his experience and feelings as a torch bearer of the Asian Games.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee (third right) listening to the sharing from cyclist Wong Kam-po (third left) on his experience and feelings as a torch bearer of the Asian Games.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today (September 22). Photo shows (from second left) Mr Lee; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung; and Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China Mr Zhou Jinqiang touring an exhibition before attending the launch ceremony of a youth exchange activity on sports and culture.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today (September 22). Photo shows Mr Lee speaking at the launch ceremony of a youth exchange activity on sports and culture.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) today (September 22). Photo shows (front row, from second left) the Deputy Director-general of the International Cooperation Department of the National Radio and Television Administration, Ms Yan Ni; the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung; Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China Mr Zhou Jinqiang; Mr Lee; the Chief Executive Officer of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd, Mr Patrick Tsang; the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Games, Mr Kenneth Fok; and Vice Mayor of the Hangzhou Municipal Government Mr Chen Weiqiang with the athletes at the ceremony.

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CE meets with the representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhejiang
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Speech by CE at launch ceremony of youth exchange activity on sports and culture
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