The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, is in Shenzhen to attend the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.

Speaking to the press before leaving for Shenzhen, Mr Chui said the position of the Chief-of-Cabinet of the Office of the Chief Executive was very important as he directly assisted the work of the Chief Executive, and he was also responsible for initial co-ordination and contact with different provinces and foreign entities.

Mr Chui said the Chief-of-Cabinet also had to liaise with different entities of the Guangdong Provincial Government over the establishment of Chinese Medicine Park.

As for Mr Chui’s itinerary, he is scheduled to attend a reception this evening and the celebration ceremony tomorrow.

Members of Macao’s delegation include the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen, and a number of senior officials from the Office of the Chief Executive.

The Secretary for Security, Mr Cheong Kuoc Va, will be Acting Chief Executive while Mr Chui is away.