Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi’s visit for 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese President Xi Jinping (AP)

Hong Kong police have confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule.

Mr Xi will attend a number of official events, including the inauguration of Hong Kong’s next leader on Friday, assistant police commissioner Lui Kam-ho said at a news conference.