The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, will depart for Harbin tomorrow (January 4) to attend the opening ceremony and related activities of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, together with a delegation of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.
On arrival, Mr Wong will attend a dinner hosted by leaders of the Harbin Municipal Government and a variety show afterwards.
On January 5, he will officiate at the launch of a youth ice hockey game between Hong Kong and Harbin, visit the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo and attend the opening of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.
Mr Wong will return to Hong Kong on January 6. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Development, Mr Liu Chun-san, will be the Acting Secretary for Development.
Ends/Thursday, January 3, 2019
Issued at HKT 16:00
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