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  "id": 10365775,
  "title": "AIIB president, Paul Chan discuss closer HK ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/aiib-president-paul-chan-discuss-closer-hk-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:23:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871818-20260928.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi in Doha, discussing enhanced regional infrastructure development, sustainability, and leveraging Hong Kong's expertise in finance and professional services. He endorsed the bank's intention to open an office in the SAR and expressed optimism for expanded collaboration, including catastrophe bond issuance and green finance. Chan also met separately with Qatar's Finance Minister, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, to foster stronger ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East, noting the Middle East's economic diversification efforts as a new opportunity for both parties. Chan highlighted Hong Kong's strengths under \"One Country, Two Systems\" during a speech to the Qatari Businessmen Association, introducing the development of the Northern Metropolis and the South-North Dual Engine strategy, and inviting Qatari firms to invest in innovation and technology sectors. He suggested exploring mutual recognition agreements with the Qatar Stock Exchange to facilitate dual listings for Qatari enterprises expanding into China and the Asia-Pacific region. Chan plans to attend AIIB Annual Meeting events on Monday before returning to Hong Kong late on the same day.",
  "summary": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan discussed deepening co-operation in regional infrastructure development, sustainable development, and making better use of Hong Kong's strengths in financial markets and professional services during a meeting with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi in Doha on Sunday. He welcomed the bank's plan to set up an office in the SAR, and expressed hope…",
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        "title": "AIIB president, Paul Chan discuss closer HK ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/aiib-president-paul-chan-discuss-closer-hk-ties-10366685",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:23:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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