Hong Kong Leader Pledges High-Quality Experience for Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting Guests
Hong Kong's leader has committed to ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees of the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, while the Ministry of Finance in mainland China is managing the registration for the event.
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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong has stated that the city government intends to offer a "high-quality" experience to those attending this month's Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting. This commitment comes as the city collaborates closely with Beijing to aid delegations with the registration procedures.
Approximately 500 individuals, encompassing finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies, are anticipated to participate in the annual gathering on October 20 and 21. Hong Kong will be hosting the meeting for the first time at the Convention and Exhibition Centre located in Wan Chai.
When questioned about the potential attendance of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the summit, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu mentioned on Tuesday that the Ministry of Finance in mainland China is managing the attendee registration process. Lee noted ahead of an Executive Council meeting that the Hong Kong government will maintain close communication and cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to help the delegation finalize the registration steps.
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