On February 27, 2024, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Wu Xi and Director KWOK Joon-fung of the Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) led their respective working groups and held the 13th annual exchange for Hong Kong-related consular work in Chengdu, Sichuan.

Wu introduced the guiding principles of the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs, stating that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will, as always, support the HKSAR in conducting exchanges and cooperation with the outside world, do its utmost to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests and safety of Hong Kong compatriots overseas, and create a favorable environment for the long-term prosperity and stability of the HKSAR. KWOK Joon-fung thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its long-term support for Hong Kong-related consular work, and expressed the willingness to strengthen communication and exchanges with the Department of Consular Affairs to further enhance the level of work. The working groups had an exchange of views on consular protection and assistance for Hong Kong compatriots, Hong Kong-related visas, and the facilitation of overseas travels for Hong Kong compatriots, among others.