{
  "id": 15598412,
  "title": "Key to leave Apec officials with good impression: FS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/key-to-leave-apec-officials-with-good-impression-fs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:59:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874507-20261019.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Secretary Paul Chan has assured that Hong Kong aims to impress visiting officials during the upcoming Apec Finance Ministers Meeting, set to commence in Wan Chai on Tuesday. This marks the first time the Special Administrative Region is hosting the two-day event, which typically preludes the main summit in Shenzhen next November. Chan pledged to leverage the opportunity to highlight Hong Kong's unique advantages as a one country, two systems jurisdiction.\n\nBeijing has appointed Finance Minister Lan Foan to chair the proceedings. Four primary subjects have been outlined: policies supporting citizens' livelihoods, financing digital infrastructure, fostering financial inclusion tailored to local circumstances, and enhancing exchanges and cooperation among young finance professionals. Chan emphasized Hong Kong's robust capital market, inviting companies to list and raise funds within the city. He also underscored the advantages of Hong Kong's professional services in guiding businesses through regulatory complexities and market exploration in mainland China.\n\nChan stressed the importance of leaving a favorable impression on the guests, offering to guide them around the city if they remain in Hong Kong post-meeting.",
  "summary": "Hundreds of officials from around the world are set to gather in Hong Kong for the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, which opens on Tuesday in Wan Chai. This marks the first time the SAR is hosting the two-day meeting, which usually serves as the curtain raiser to the main summit, the Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting, to be held in Shenzhen in November. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Key to leave Apec officials with good impression: FS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/key-to-leave-apec-officials-with-good-impression-fs-15599110",
        "published": "2026-10-19T10:59:45.000Z"
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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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