The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will be on his annual duty visit to Beijing from 21 to 24 December.

During his duty visit in the capital, the Chief Executive 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, Mr Fung Sio Weng.

While the Chief Executive is in Beijing, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Raimundo do Rosário, will be the acting Chief Executive.