The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, will attend the opening of the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) on 5 March in Beijing.

The Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms Hoi Lai Fong, will accompany Mr Ho on the visit to the capital from 4 to 7 March.

During Mr Ho’s absence, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Mr Cheong Weng Chon, will take the role of Acting Chief Executive.