Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki will depart for Shanghai tomorrow. He will attend a forum on the development of cultural and creative industries on June 25.

In Shanghai, he will also meet leaders of the Shanghai Municipal Government, as well as Hongkongers and representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Shanghai, to discuss issues of mutual concern and to strengthen exchanges and co-operation between the two places.

Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on June 26. During his absence, Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing will be Acting Chief Secretary.