{
  "id": 5282599,
  "title": "HK 'ready to show unique strengths in Apec summits'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/hk-ready-to-show-unique-strengths-in-apec-summits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:51:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1868671-20260903.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee has declared that Hong Kong's rule of law, free-flowing capital, and global financial significance will receive increased attention as the Greater Bay Area prepares to host Apec leaders in November. Addressing the Greater Bay Area Conference via video speech, Lee emphasized that the upcoming summits will bring the region unprecedented global visibility. He underscored Hong Kong's unique role, attributing it to the advantages of the \"One Country, Two Systems\" principle.\n\nHighlighting Hong Kong's distinct position as a city that combines China's advantages with global appeal, Lee cited the city's highly market-oriented environment, anchored in the rule of law, and a common law system. He noted that capital, information, and talent flow freely, with a simple and low tax regime supported by world-class professional services. Collectively, these factors position Hong Kong as a gateway connecting the mainland and global markets.\n\nLee further elaborated that Hong Kong brings together ideas, capital, and talent across boundaries, connecting the Greater Bay Area with global markets. Financial Secretary Paul Chan echoed this vision in his speech, describing the Greater Bay Area as unique in the world – a single region that unites a leading financial center, a dynamic innovation cluster, advanced manufacturing, and a comprehensive transport network.\n\nChan spotlighted embodied intelligence, such as AI integrated into physical systems, as a prime example of how collaboration can magnify strengths and extend their reach beyond Asia. He pointed to Hong Kong's world-class AI research and international reach, contrasting it with Shenzhen's robotics supply chain, where most components are within a half-hour drive. This proximity, Chan argued, facilitates the seamless transfer of ideas from prototypes to global markets.\n\nChan framed the year-end Apec gatherings as a critical opportunity for the Greater Bay Area to foster dialogue, deepen cooperation, and establish new partnerships.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong's rule of law, free-flowing capital and global financial heft take on new weight as the Greater Bay Area (GBA) prepares to welcome Apec leaders for the first time this November. Delivering a video speech at the Greater Bay Area Conference on Thursday, he said the upcoming summits will put the region in the global spotlight like never before. \"The spotlight…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "HK 'ready to show unique strengths in Apec summits'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/hk-ready-to-show-unique-strengths-in-apec-summits-5282771",
        "published": "2026-09-03T07:51:33.000Z"
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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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