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  "id": 12289627,
  "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",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T03:19:02.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872849-20261006.htm"
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  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that the Hong Kong government plans to provide an excellent experience for all attendees at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers Meeting, scheduled for October 20-21. Lee confirmed that the Ministry of Finance in Beijing is responsible for managing participant registration and accreditation, and that the event will be co-organized by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) government and the ministry. The meeting will build upon discussions from previous Apec financial gatherings and will address subjects such as global and regional economic trends, fiscal measures to support citizens' well-being, and financing for digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Finance will take care of hotel bookings, transportation, and reception services, adhering to Apec guidelines. The SAR government will help delegations with registration processes and collaborate closely with the ministry throughout the planning process. Lee expressed gratitude to the central government for its confidence in the SAR government to host the event.",
  "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 English",
        "title": "Apec finance ministers to meet in Hong Kong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apec-finance-ministers-to-meet-in-hong-kong",
        "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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