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Hong Kong Leader Pledges High-Quality Experience for Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged a high-quality experience for approximately 500 guests attending the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting on October 20-21, emphasizing close cooperation with Beijing's Ministry of Finance for registration assistance, while declining to confirm US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's attendance.

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Hong Kong is hosting the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting for the first time, with approximately 500 guests including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies expected to attend on October 20 and 21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.

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Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, as the city works closely with Beijing to assist delegations with the registration process.

About 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies, are expected to attend the annual meeting on October 20 and 21, which will be hosted by Hong Kong for the first time at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.

Asked whether US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would attend the summit, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday only that the Ministry of Finance in mainland China was handling attendee registration.

“The Hong Kong government will continue to maintain close communication and cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to assist the delegation in completing the registration procedures,” Lee said ahead of the Executive Council meeting.

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  • The Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting will proceed as scheduled on October 20-21 with participation from member economies.

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  • Will US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend the meeting?
  • What specific topics will be discussed at the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting?
  • How will the outcomes of the meeting influence regional economic cooperation?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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