Christopher Hui headed to Shanghai

Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart for Shanghai tomorrow to attend the 14th Lujiazui Forum and return to Hong Kong the following day.

The forum is themed "Global Financial Opening-up & Cooperation: New Drivers of Economic Recovery”.

Mr Hui will speak at the plenary session IV: "Global Monetary Policy Adjustment & Financial Risk Mitigation" to elaborate on the ways to address the current instability of the global financial system and the volatility of financial markets.

The Lujiazui Forum is a reputable financial forum in the country and an influential platform for high-level international financial dialogue. Senior leaders from governments and financial regulators worldwide, the top echelons of premier financial institutions as well as renowned experts and scholars will take part.

During his stay in Shanghai, Mr Hui will meet senior officials of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and regulators and call on key financial institutions in the city.

During his absence, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Joseph Chan will be Acting Secretary.