HKSAR Government delegation to visit Beijing and Hebei
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Members of the delegation include the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; as well as representatives from the Education Bureau, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, Invest Hong Kong and relevant government departments. The delegation also comprises senior management members from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the MTR Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, the eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee, and representatives from the business, finance and banking sectors. The visit is co-ordinated by the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, while arrangements for the activities are made by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality and the People's Government of Hebei Province.
Principal Officials will return to Hong Kong upon the conclusion of the visit on October 25. During Mr Chan's absence, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will be the Acting Financial Secretary. During Mr Hui's absence, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Joseph Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. During Mr Yau's absence, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. During Ms Linn's absence, the Under Secretary for Development, Mr David Lam, will be the Acting Secretary for Development. During Ms Ho's absence, the Under Secretary for Housing, Mr Victor Tai, will be the Acting Secretary for Housing. During Professor Sun's absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.
Ends/Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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