{
  "id": 10366685,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:23:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
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    "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 to discuss strengthening cooperation in regional infrastructure development, sustainable development, and harnessing Hong Kong's strengths in finance and professional services. Chan expressed support for the bank's plan to establish an office in Hong Kong and highlighted potential areas of expanded collaboration, such as catastrophe bond issuance and green finance.\n\nIn a separate meeting, Chan also talked to Qatar's Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, emphasizing the potential for greater cooperation between Hong Kong and the Middle East. He noted that the Middle East's focus on economic diversification had opened new avenues for both regions. Chan pointed out that Hong Kong's expertise in finance, trade, and innovation could complement Qatar's development initiatives. Speaking to the Qatari Businessmen Association, Chan outlined Hong Kong's unique advantages under its \"One Country, Two Systems\" policy and introduced the development of the Northern Metropolis and the \"South North Dual Engine\" economic model. He encouraged Qatari firms to invest in Hong Kong's innovation and technology sectors. Chan also mentioned that Hong Kong would explore mutual recognition arrangements with the Qatar Stock Exchange to enable Qatari companies to list on both exchanges, facilitating their expansion into China and the Asia-Pacific region. Chan will continue his engagements related to the AIIB Annual Meeting on Monday before returning to Hong Kong late on that evening.",
  "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",
        "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."
}