Chief Executive Donald Tsang will lead a business delegation to attend the Expo Central China 2008 in Wuhan, Hubei, on April 25.

He will attend a reception hosted by the expo that day. On April 26 he will attend the expo's opening and deliver a speech at the Central China Business Summit 2008.

During his stay in Wuhan Mr Tsang will hold bilateral meetings with other provincial leaders attending the expo and inspect industrial and logistics development in Wuhan.

Accompanying Mr Tsang on the visit will be the Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Frederick Ma, Chief Executive's Office Director Norman Chan, Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Yvonne Choi, Private Secretary to Chief Executive Kenneth Mak and Information Co-ordinator Andy Ho.

Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong April 27. During his absence Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang will act as Chief Executive.