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  "id": 12288708,
  "title": "Apec finance ministers to meet in Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apec-finance-ministers-to-meet-in-hong-kong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:19:02.000Z",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872849-20261006.htm"
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  "account": "Hong Kong will host the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers Meeting on October 20 and 21, according to Chief Executive John Lee. Lee stated that the government is committed to providing a high-quality experience for all participants. The Ministry of Finance in Beijing is responsible for managing the registration and accreditation of attendees. The meeting aims to build upon discussions from previous Apec financial gatherings and will address subjects such as global and regional economic conditions, fiscal policies to support citizens' well-being, and financing for digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Finance will handle hotel accommodations, transportation, and reception services, adhering to Apec guidelines. The Special Administrative Region (SAR) government will support delegations with their registration processes and collaborate closely with the ministry throughout the event. Lee expressed gratitude to the central government for its confidence in the SAR government to host the meeting.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said the government would work to deliver a high-quality experience for all participants at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers' Meeting, which will be held in Hong Kong between October 20 and 21. Lee said the Ministry of Finance in Beijing was handling the registration and accreditation of participants, and that the meeting…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Apec finance ministers to meet in Hong Kong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apec-finance-ministers-to-meet-in-hong-kong-12289627",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:19:02.000Z"
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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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