At the invitation of the Central People’s Government, Chief Executive John Lee will this week lead a delegation to Beijing in order to attend commemorative events marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on Wednesday.

The engagements will include a commemorative rally and a military parade on Wednesday morning, and a cultural gala in the evening. Mr Lee will also attend a reception at noon.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region delegation comprises about 360 members from various sectors of the community. They include the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Principal Officials and representatives from the Judiciary, the Legislative Council and the District Councils, as well as patriots who participated in the War of Resistance, veterans and their descendants.

There are also representatives from a wide range of sectors, including commerce, Mainland enterprises, education, innovation and technology, professional services, social welfare, media, religion, culture, publishing, the arts, sports, youth and student groups, and members of the public.

Mr Lee will depart for Beijing tomorrow and return to Hong Kong on Thursday.

In his absence, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki will be Acting Chief Executive.

Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong will deputise for the Financial Secretary during his absence, while Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan will do so for the Secretary for Justice.