Hong Kong finance chief highlights 4 priorities ahead of Apec meeting this month

The Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong this month will focus on fiscal policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and young financial talent, underlining the city’s role as an international financial centre, the finance chief said.

“These four priorities are areas of strength for Hong Kong and fields in which we can make an active contribution,” Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po wrote in his weekly blog on Sunday.

“Hosting the finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong highlights the central government’s strong support for the city and reflects the city’s status as an important international financial centre in the region.”

About 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from Apec’s 21 member economies, are expected to attend the annual meeting on October 20 and 21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. It will be the first time Hong Kong is hosting the event.