The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart for Beijing in the late afternoon today (March 20). During his visit to Beijing, he will attend the China Development Forum and give a speech at one of the Forum’s thematic sessions. He will also call on relevant central ministries and institutions to discuss strengthening co-operation, and will tour enterprises.
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, will join parts of the visit.
Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong in the morning on March 24. During his absence, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will act as the Financial Secretary. 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 Hui's absence.
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