The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and his wife, Mrs Janet Lee, at the invitation of the Heilongjiang Provincial Government, will visit Harbin on February 6 to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 to be held on February 7.
      
     Members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation joining the Chief Executive on the visit to Harbin include the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip.
      
     During the visit, Mr Lee will meet with the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Winter Games to learn more about the athletes' preparations and will watch some Asian Winter Games events to cheer for Hong Kong athletes. He will also visit various local cultural and tourism facilities to learn more about the development of industries in Harbin.
      
     Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong on February 11. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive. During the absence of Miss Law, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Ends/Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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