A delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government led by Carrie Lam, chief executive of the HKSAR, will depart for Beijing on Monday to attend events marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The delegation includes Paul Chan, financial secretary of the HKSAR government, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang, Commissioner of Police Chris Tang, Director of the Chief Executive's Office Eric Chan, and other government officials.

Lam will return to Hong Kong on July 1. During her absence, Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee will be the acting chief executive.