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Attitudes shifting in Hong Kong’s favour as city reaps Apec benefits: Paul Chan

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Hong Kong has benefited from the Apec finance ministers' meeting, with foreign political leaders supporting digital finance and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.

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The Apec finance ministers' meeting concluded on Wednesday following a two-day schedule.

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Hong Kong has reaped the benefits of the Apec finance ministers’ meeting with foreign political leaders broadly supporting cross-border digital finance development and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said.

Following the conclusion of the two-day milestone meeting on Wednesday, Chan said senior officials and representatives had discussions in a sincere and open manner over macroeconomic, fiscal and financial policy, with the overall feedback from delegates being positive.

He said the meeting enhanced their understanding of Hong Kong’s unique role and its attractiveness as a platform to tap not just the mainland Chinese market but also the broader market across Asia.

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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