HK Chief Executive to visit Beijing

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung will leave here for Beijing to attend the opening ceremony of the 17th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Symposium next Wednesday, the local government's website said Friday.

Leung and representatives from Hong Kong's industrial and commercial sectors attending the symposium will meet with leaders of the Beijing Municipal Government.

Leung will also call on central government officials responsible for financial and monetary matters and leaders of financial institutions in the mainland, including the People's Bank of China, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.

While in Beijing, Leung will also meet Hong Kong people who are studying or doing business in Beijing to learn better about their living conditions.

Leung will return to Hong Kong next Thursday. During his absence, Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam will serve as acting chief executive.