The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for a visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang tomorrow morning (August 17).

     During the visit, Mr Tse will meet with the leadership of the International Cooperation Department of the State Grid Corporation of China, as well as representatives of the State Grid International Development Company Limited and the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company. He will also visit electricity facilities including the Power Dispatching and Control Center and Superconductivity Engineering Demonstration Project display center of the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company to learn about the latest technology and developments of local electricity networks and power transmission infrastructure.

     In addition, Mr Tse will attend part of the activities of the "Green Dreams Come True: HK Electric Green Energy, Innovation, Technology and Cultural Study Tour" organised by the Hongkong Electric Company Limited, and meet with students from Hong Kong. They will also visit the "Two Mountains" scenic area in Anji County of Zhejiang Province, which is the birthplace of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", to learn about the successful experience in green development impetus in the fields of eco-tourism and conservation.

     A representative from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will also join the trip.

     Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong on August 19. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.

Ends/Sunday, August 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:00

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