{
  "id": 14400372,
  "title": "Finance minister to chair Apec meeting in HK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/finance-minister-to-chair-apec-meeting-in-hk-14400372",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:02:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873918-20261014.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Lan Foan will preside over the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong, set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to mainland authorities. The Ministry of Finance in Beijing announced on Wednesday that Lan will chair the meeting, with Vice Finance Minister Liao Min representing the country. This inaugural meeting in Hong Kong will see participation from finance ministers or representatives of 21 Apec economies, along with representatives from international organizations. The ministry identified four primary topics for discussion: policies promoting people's well-being, financing digital infrastructure, advancing financial inclusion in accordance with local circumstances, and fostering exchanges and cooperation among young finance professionals. The meeting is deemed crucial for enhancing communication among Asia-Pacific economies regarding macroeconomic policies and financial collaboration, providing a forum for representatives to exchange perspectives. Apart from the meeting, various exchange activities, including a private session for finance ministers and a luncheon with business leaders, are planned for Tuesday, followed by a press conference on the subsequent day.",
  "summary": "Minister of Finance Lan Foan will lead the nation's delegation at the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting to be held in Hong Kong next Tuesday and Wednesday, according to mainland authorities. The Ministry of Finance in Beijing said on Wednesday Lan will chair the meeting while vice finance minister Liao Min will speak on behalf of the country. The meeting, the first to be held in Hong Kong, will be…",
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        "title": "Finance minister to chair Apec meeting in HK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/finance-minister-to-chair-apec-meeting-in-hk",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:02:19.000Z"
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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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