{
  "id": 15584423,
  "title": "CE eyes stronger ties with AIIB for regional growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ce-eyes-stronger-ties-with-aiib-for-regional-growth-15584423",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T08:43:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874490-20261019.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, voiced optimism on Monday regarding potential enhanced collaboration between the city and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in sectors like transition finance, technology, innovation, and talent development. This aim is to jointly propel regional economic progress. During a meeting at Government House, Lee discussed intensifying financial cooperation with AIIB President Zou Jiayi. Zou and her team are currently in Hong Kong for the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers meeting, which commences on Tuesday. Lee recalled that Hong Kong, as an AIIB member, has consistently championed the multilateral bank's objective of empowering developing economies through infrastructure improvements and sustainable growth promotion. He highlighted Hong Kong's unique position to facilitate capital allocation support for AIIB projects via its robust capital market, world-class professional services, and diverse financial products. Lee expressed delight over AIIB's intention to set up an office in the city to handle both financing and operational tasks, anticipating this move would generate more prospects for the local financial sector while reinforcing cooperation and exchanges. He also welcomed AIIB's ongoing reliance on Hong Kong's status as an international financial hub, along with its mature and extensive bond market, to connect with global investors. Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui also participated in the meeting.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee expressed hope on Monday that Hong Kong and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could strengthen collaboration in areas such as transition finance, technology and innovation, and talent development to jointly advance regional economic prosperity. In a statement, Lee said he met with AIIB President Zou Jiayi at Government House to exchange views on deepening…",
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        "title": "CE eyes stronger ties with AIIB for regional growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ce-eyes-stronger-ties-with-aiib-for-regional-growth",
        "published": "2026-10-19T08:43:26.000Z"
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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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