CE to lead delegation to visit Shanghai to enhance HK-Shanghai cooperation
The Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee, will lead a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government delegation to visit Shanghai on Nov. 4 and will attend the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE).
Members of the HKSAR Government delegation include the Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Algernon Yau; the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms. Carol Yip; the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms. Salina Yan; and the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms. Maggie Wong.
On Nov. 5, Mr. Lee will attend the opening ceremony of the CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum and visit the booths of HK enterprises at the HK exhibition area to show support. In addition, the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will hold a high-level event, namely the 2024 Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference - Shanghai Forum, during the CIIE, where Mr. Lee and Mr. Chan will deliver speeches to promote HK's advantages and its role as a connecting platform under the national dual circulation strategy to Mainland and overseas enterprises.
"The CIIE is an important economic diplomatic event held after the victorious conclusion of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, providing vast business opportunities for HK enterprises to tap into the domestic market. HK has always actively participated in and supported the CIIE. In addition to senior government officials attending, over 300 HK enterprises are taking part in the exposition this year, jointly promoting HK's advantages and development opportunities in different areas and telling HK's good stories," Mr. Lee said.
During his visit to Shanghai, Mr. Lee will meet with leaders of Shanghai to deepen HK-Shanghai cooperation. He will also exchange views with HK people and representatives of HK enterprises in Shanghai.
Mr. Lee will return to HK on Nov. 6. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive. During the absence of Mr. Paul Chan, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr. Michael Wong, will be the Acting Financial Secretary. During the absence of Mr. Yau, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr. Bernard Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
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