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CE continues visit to Harbin (with photos/videos)
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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit to Harbin today (February 8) to visit the Hong Kong, China Delegation, who are actively participating in the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, and to watch some events to cheer for Hong Kong athletes. He also visited cultural and tourism facilities and met with Hong Kong young people currently on exchange in Harbin.
      
     In the morning, Mr Lee and the officials visited the athletes' village to meet with members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Asian Winter Games to learn about their preparations. Afterwards, they watched speed skating, short track speed skating and ice hockey events to support the participating Hong Kong athletes.
      
     Noting that the Hong Kong, China Delegation is the largest ever to participate in the Asian Winter Games and that the athletes are making every effort in their preparations, Mr Lee expressed his delight at being able to personally watch the competitions and cheer the athletes on. He encouraged the Hong Kong athletes to give their utmost and encouraged Hong Kong citizens to cheer for the national team and the Hong Kong team.
      
     In the evening, Mr Lee attended a dinner with the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC). He thanked the SF&OC for providing thoughtful arrangements and assistance to the Hong Kong, China Delegation for their participation in the Asian Winter Games.
      
     Mr Lee today also met with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation to understand their experiences and insights during the trip. Highlighting that the Asian Winter Games is a major sports event held once every four years, he encouraged the participating young people to seize the precious opportunity to enjoy the exciting competitions, experience winter sports, and learn about the history and culture of Harbin.
      
     Mr Lee and the officials also visited Central Street and nearby cultural and tourism facilities today to learn more about the latest developments in the local cultural and tourism industry. Central Street, established in 1898, was transformed in 1997 into the country's first commercial pedestrian street.
      
     Mr Lee will continue his visit tomorrow (February 9).
 
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (left) visiting members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the athletes' village of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and learning about their preparations. Looking on is Vice President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, Mr Kenneth Fok (right).
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (second right) visiting members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the athletes' village of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and learning about their preparations. Looking on is Vice President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, Mr Kenneth Fok (third right).
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (third left) visiting members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the athletes' village of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (right) visiting members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the athletes' village of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first left) visiting members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the athletes' village of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and cheering for Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first right) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (second right), watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and cheering for Hong Kong athletes. Looking on is the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (third right).
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first right) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (second right), watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and cheering for Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows a Hong Kong athlete (right) racing at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (centre) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (right), watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and cheering for Hong Kong athletes. Looking on is the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (left).
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (second row, second right) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (second row, third right), interacting with Hong Kong athletes after watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (second left) interacting with Hong Kong athletes after watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (left) interacting with Hong Kong athletes after watching a competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first row, second right) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (first row, second left), visiting Zhongyang Street.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (centre) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (second left), visiting Zhongyang Street and tasting local snacks.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (centre) and his wife Mrs Janet Lee (third right), visiting the Harbin Flood Control Memorial Tower.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (third right) watching a women's ice hockey competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and cheering for Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows a Hong Kong athlete (first right) competing in a women's ice hockey competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first row, third left) meeting with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first left) meeting with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (second row, third left) meeting with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first row, third left) meeting with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (second row, seventh left) with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (first right) interacting with Hong Kong athletes after watching a women's ice hockey competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, continued his visit programme in Harbin today (February 8). Photo shows Mr Lee (third left) interacting with Hong Kong athletes after watching a women's ice hockey competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025.

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CE visits athletes' village to meet with members of Hong Kong, China Delegation to 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025
CE watches competitions of 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025
CE watches competition of 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 and meets with Hong Kong young people participating in an exchange programme organised by InspiringHK Sports Foundation