{
  "id": 15374823,
  "title": "Hong Kong can help boost other economies: FS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hong-kong-can-help-boost-other-economies-fs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874364-20261018.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized on Sunday that Hong Kong could aid the growth of other economies and businesses while elevating its own position. Chan made these remarks in his weekly blog following his visits to Nanjing and Bangkok. Chan highlighted two major requirements: developing economies need capital and technology, while mainland firms require international markets and professional services. Chan pointed out that both these needs align in Hong Kong - a location that can channel global capital and connect to China's technology and industries. Chan explained that Hong Kong can enable the development of others while simultaneously improving itself. With its efficient fundraising and financing abilities, Hong Kong can support developing economies in establishing AI infrastructure, Chan said. He also mentioned that the SAR can help mainland enterprises go global. Chan noted that persistently high energy prices due to global conflicts and the AI boom are transforming the global economy. Despite this, he expressed optimism about Hong Kong's economic growth.",
  "summary": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong could facilitate the development of other economies and enterprises while elevating itself. Chan made the remarks in his weekly blog after his recent visits to Nanjing and Bangkok. \"Two major needs stood out very clearly: developing economies require capital and technologies, while mainland firms need international markets and professional…",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Hong Kong can help boost other economies: FS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hong-kong-can-help-boost-other-economies-fs-15380750",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:35:24.000Z"
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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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