US visit: Financial Secretary John Tsang meets CATO Institute Chairman William Nishanen (third from right) and members. On the right is the Commissioner for Economic & Trade Affairs in the US Margaret Fong.

Financial Secretary John Tsang has started his four-day visit to Washington with a Business Roundtable breakfast meeting.

Mr Tsang called on the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council Allan Hubbard on Friday. This was followed by meetings with the Heritage Foundation and the CATO Institute, during which Mr Tsang outlined the state of the Hong Kong economy and latest developments in business and trade. 

In the afternoon, Mr Tsang met with Du Pont Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Thomas Connelly to discuss international investment opportunities. He also held bilateral meetings with financial sector representatives. 

In the next two days, Mr Tsang will have more meetings with financial institutes. He will also call on US Federal Reserve Board of Governors Chairman Ben Bernanke.

On Sunday evening, Mr Tsang will officiate at City Contemporary Dance Company's reception and performance. On Monday, he will attend an IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting plenary session and deliver a keynote speech at a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 10th Anniversary conference, before leaving for Boston.