Xia Baolong begins five-day visit to Hong Kong on Wed

Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Xia Baolong will embark on a five-day visit to Hong Kong starting Wednesday (June 18).

Speaking ahead of the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu noted that Xia, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, will observe the city’s economic and social developments.

Xia will participate in a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.

Meanwhile, Lee expressed gratitude to Xia for his continued concern and support for Hong Kong and welcomed his visit. 

The government is committed to ensuring a smooth visit, and the itinerary details for Xia will be announced in due course, he added. 

Xia first visited the city in April 2023, and again in February of last year when he visited the Community Living Room in Sham Shui Po and met with politicians and businessmen.

He also conducted inspections at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Hetao, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, and Yantian Port in February.