The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will be on his duty visit to Beijing from 15 to 18 December.

During his duty visit in the capital, Mr Chui will report to the state leaders on the work of the Government and the policy blueprint for next year.

Officials accompanying Mr Chui on the duty visit will include: the Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms O Lam; the Director of the Government Information Bureau, Mr Chan Chi Ping; and the Director of the Protocol, Public Relations and External Affairs Office, Ms Lei Ut Mui.

While the Chief Executive is in Beijing, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Chan Hoi Fan, will take the role of Acting Chief Executive.