The Government today (December 23) announced that the Chief Executive has reappointed Ms Marjorie Yang and Ms Nisa Leung as Hong Kong, China's (HKC) representatives and Mr Duncan Chiu as alternate representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC). All appointments are for a term of two years from January 1, 2026.
      
     "I am very grateful to Ms Yang, Ms Leung and Mr Chiu for continuing to serve on ABAC. I am confident that their extensive experience in the business sector and valuable insights will further enhance the work of ABAC, bringing concrete benefits to the Asia-Pacific region," the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, said.
      
     Ms Yang is the Chairman of Esquel Group. Ms Leung is the Managing Partner of Aulis Capital. Mr Chiu is the Chairman of Lai Yuen Company Limited.
      
     ABAC was established in 1996 as a permanent business advisory body to provide advice to APEC on business sector priorities. HKC has appointed three representatives and three alternate representatives to ABAC. Currently, the Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, Ms Mary Huen, is another HKC's representative. The Group Executive Chairman of Li & Fung, Mr Spencer Fung, and the Executive Director of Wah Ming Hong Limited, Mr Geoffrey Kao, are the other HKC's alternate representatives.

Ends/Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:00

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