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Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, has assured guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting that they will receive a high-quality experience during their stay. The event is expected to host around 500 delegates, including finance ministers and officials from the 21 member economies, on October 20 and 21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Lee noted that Beijing’s Ministry of Finance is managing attendee registrations but did not confirm whether US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would be among the attendees.
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu promised a "high-quality" experience for guests attending the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting on October 20 and 21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The event is expected to draw around 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies of Apec. When asked if US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would attend, Lee deferred the question to China's Ministry of Finance, which is handling attendee registration. Lee emphasized Hong Kong’s close cooperation with Beijing in organizing the meeting for the first time, highlighting the city's role as a bridge between mainland China and international partners.

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John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests City leader says Beijing is handling attendee registration without confirming whether US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is among the guests 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.
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🔮 John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests City leader says Beijing is handling attendee registration without confirming whether US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is among the guests 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.
2026-10-06 · South China Morning Post
John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests · assertive framing

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John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests City leader says Beijing is handling attendee registration without confirming whether US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is among the guests 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. asserted
Ministry → promise → 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. asserted
Lee → continue → meeting
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