FS To Visit US
Financial Secretary Paul Chan will depart for the United States on April 7 for a four-day visit to strengthen ties between Hong Kong and the US in innovation and technology (I&T).
He will begin his visit programme in Seattle on April 8 and head to San Francisco the following day.
Mr Chan will visit I&T companies focusing on different areas and meet the companies’ management and US officials to exchange views on promoting economic development through developing I&T.
He will attend a gala reception and dinner to mark the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Seattle, and speak on the latest I&T developments in Hong Kong at a business seminar.
Mr Chan will also meet members of the Hong Kong community in San Francisco.
Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury James Lau will act as Financial Secretary during his absence.
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