
香港特区行政长官李家超表示,2026年亚太经合组织财政部长会议将于10月20日至21日在香港特别行政区举行,由财政部主办、香港特区政府承办,议题包括全球及区域宏观经济和金融形势、民生发展财政政策、数字基础设施融资、普惠金融发展和青年财经人才交流合作等,特区政府将全力做好会议筹备和服务工作。
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an important economic cooperation forum in the Asia-Pacific region, and its finance ministers' meetings usually discuss regional economic cooperation, financial stability and development issues. As an international financial center, Hong Kong often hosts international conferences.
China News Service, Hong Kong, October 6 (Reporter Liu Yueqing) When meeting the media at the SAR Government Headquarters on the 6th, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Li Jiachao said that the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers Meeting will be held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from October 20 to 21, and the Hong Kong SAR government will go all out to host this meeting.
On October 6, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu met with the media at the SAR Government Headquarters. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Zhihua
He introduced that this year’s APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting is hosted by the Ministry of Finance and hosted by the Hong Kong SAR Government. It will discuss global and regional macroeconomic and financial situations, fiscal policies to support people’s livelihood development, promote digital infrastructure financing, promote the development of inclusive finance according to local conditions, and promote exchanges and cooperation among young financial talents. During the meeting, the Hong Kong SAR government will arrange a welcome dinner, seminars and visiting activities.
Li Jiachao said that the relevant registration and certification work for participants is in progress, and the SAR government will continue to communicate and cooperate closely with the Ministry of Finance to assist delegations to complete the registration procedures. The SAR government will also make every effort to provide supporting services such as hotels, transportation, and reception services in accordance with APEC guidelines and requirements to provide delegations with a high-quality participation experience. (over)
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The 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Hong Kong as scheduled
Very likely · Within months
A welcome dinner, seminars and visits will be arranged during the conference
Very likely · Within months

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