The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart tomorrow morning (October 14) for the United States. He will visit New York from October 14 to 16, and be in Washington on October 16 and 17 to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) as a member of the Chinese delegation.

     The Annual Meetings bring together officials and representatives from around the world in the fields of finance, monetary policy and economics, central bank delegates, business and non-governmental organisation leaders as well as academics, to deliberate on a broad range of globally significant issues. Topics to be discussed at the Annual Meetings include the current state and outlook of the global economy, finance, international trade, global supply chains, climate change and digital transformation.

     During the Annual Meetings, Mr Chan will meet with representatives from the IMF and WBG, government officials from various countries, as well as key figures from the financial and economic sectors.

     While visiting New York and Washington, Mr Chan will also meet with major local chambers of commerce, financial institutions, think tanks, and more. These meetings will serve as a platform for exchanging views on the current international financial and trade landscape, and for updating them on Hong Kong's latest developments and competitive advantages.

     Upon completion of the visit, Mr Chan will depart on the evening of October 17 (local time) and arrive in Hong Kong on the morning of October 19. During his absence, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will be the Acting Financial Secretary.

Ends/Monday, October 13, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:30

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