The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart for Beijing tomorrow (April 9) morning to attend a welcome ceremony on the return of the search and rescue team members of China, including those from Hong Kong, from Myanmar 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 on the same day and are expected to arrive at night. The HKSAR Government will organise a welcome ceremony for the members at 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/Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:00

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