In response to media enquiries, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) confirmed today (November 1) that the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, had personally received the invitation from the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held from November 15 to 17 in San Francisco, United States. Due to scheduling issues, the Chief Executive would not be able to attend the meeting to represent Hong Kong, China in person, and has appointed the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, to attend the meeting on behalf of the Chief Executive.
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