The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Beijing this afternoon (December 17) to witness the signing of the Cooperation Arrangement on Quality and Safety Management between the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), with a view to strengthening the information communication and co-ordinating co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong in the electrical and mechanical aspects, ensuring the effective implementation of safety monitoring, management and quality control by both sides.
During his visit to Beijing, Mr Tse will also visit local green and smart park, inspect liquid hydrogen-fuelled vehicle facilities, and call on a state-owned enterprise to learn about the country's inspection and certification work.
The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, as well as officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau, the Development Bureau and the EMSD will also join the visit.
Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon on December 19. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.
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