Secretary for Development Paul Chan will lead a delegation to Nanning tomorrow to attend the 2014 Mainland & Hong Kong Construction Industry Forum.
The forum aims to promote exchanges between the construction industries of the Mainland and Hong Kong on innovative technology and project management. It also seeks to foster ties and co-operation between the two places.
Mr Chan will deliver a speech at the opening ceremony on November 10. Speakers from the Mainland and Hong Kong will share their experiences in the technical development and application of high-quality innovative construction methods. They will also talk about collaboration between the two places' construction industries.
The delegation comprises about 130 members, including representatives from the Development Bureau, construction trade associations and professional institutions, as well as construction industry personnel and Legislative Council members Lo Wai-kwok and Tony Tse.
Mr Chan will go to Beijing on November 11 and accompany Chief Executive CY Leung on his visits to central ministries on November 12.
During Mr Chan's absence, Under Secretary for Development Eric Ma will be the Acting Secretary.
