Chief Executive to proceed on leave
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    The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, will be away from Hong Kong on vacation leave from April 29 to May 7.

     During Mr Tsang's absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Rafael Hui, will be the Acting Chief Executive.

Ends/Friday, April 28, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:00

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