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Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po outlined four priorities for the upcoming Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong: fiscal policies supporting livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance, and nurturing young financial talent. Scheduled for October 20-21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, the event will see around 500 guests including finance ministers from all 21 Apec member economies. This marks Hong Kong's first time hosting the meeting, underscoring its importance as an international financial center.

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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted four key priorities ahead of the Apec finance ministers' meeting scheduled for October 20-21 in Wan Chai, emphasizing areas where the city excels: fiscal policies supporting livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance, and nurturing young financial talent. The event, expected to draw around 500 guests including finance ministers from Apec's 21 member economies, underscores Hong Kong’s position as a significant international financial hub in Asia. Hosting the meeting for the first time highlights Beijing’s support for Hong Kong and its role in regional economic affairs.

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Hong Kong finance chief highlights 4 priorities ahead of Apec meeting this month Meeting will focus on areas that play to city’s strengths, such as fiscal policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure and young talent 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.

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🔮 Hong Kong finance chief highlights 4 priorities ahead of Apec meeting this month Meeting will focus on areas that play to city’s strengths, such as fiscal policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure and young talent 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.

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“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. asserted

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“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. asserted

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It will be the first time Hong Kong is hosting the event. asserted

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