Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki will depart for Hainan Province and Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, tomorrow morning to meet local leaders to discuss matters of mutual concern and explore ways to strengthen exchanges and co-operation.

During the visit, Mr Chan will also join activities of Mainland study tours under the Strive & Rise Programme to interact with participating mentees.

Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on July 16. During his absence, Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing will be Acting Chief Secretary.