HKSAR Government delegates to attend UNHRC Universal Periodic Review Working Group meetings

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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart Hong Kong for Geneva, Switzerland, tomorrow (January 20) to attend meetings of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Mr Chan will be joined by representatives of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Department of Justice and the Labour Department.

China's fourth report, which includes a part concerning the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), submitted under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UNHRC will be examined at the meetings. The HKSAR Government officials will attend the meetings as members of China's delegation.

Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on January 27. During his absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the Acting Chief Secretary for Administration.

Ends/Friday, January 19, 2024
Issued at HKT 9:30

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