​     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will depart for Hainan tomorrow (March 24) to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026.
　　
     The theme of this year's conference is "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation". Mr Lee will attend the opening plenary of the annual conference and deliver a keynote speech at the Global Free Trade Port Development Forum.
      
     Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong on March 26. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive.

Ends/Monday, March 23, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:30

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