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Steering Committee on APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work convenes first meeting (with photos)
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     The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026. The Steering Committee on the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work, chaired by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, convened its first meeting today (January 23). The Committee reviewed the preliminary preparatory work and discussed key follow-up tasks for the FMM with relevant policy bureaux, departments, and organisations.
 
     Mr Hui said, "The year 2026 marks the APEC 'China Year', with the theme of 'Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together'. Hong Kong's inaugural hosting of the FMM signifies our country's recognition of Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre. Leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in internationalisation and financial development, while being guided by the three priorities - openness, innovation, cooperation - of the 'China Year', the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will spare no effort in focusing on the new opportunities and challenges facing Asia-Pacific development, integrating the building of an Asia-Pacific community into concrete actions for regional co-operation.
 
     "The Steering Committee comprises senior representatives from 20 policy bureaux, departments, and organisations. It will make every effort to co-ordinate interdepartmental collaboration in preparing for the FMM and provide advice on its preparatory work to assist our country in organising a well-executed and smoothly run FMM. I am confident that through collective wisdom and close collaboration, the members of the Steering Committee will offer invaluable insights and robust support for the preparatory work. This will ensure the successful organisation of the FMM while showcasing to the international community the unique appeal and boundless opportunities of Hong Kong as an international financial centre."
 
     In addition to reviewing preliminary preparatory work, members of the Steering Committee also discussed multiple follow-up tasks for the FMM during the meeting today, including the meeting venue, accommodation and security arrangements, and publicity.
 
     China, as the host of APEC 2026, is responsible for preparing for and chairing the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, as well as a series of ministerial and other meetings. The Central People's Government announced earlier that the FMM will be hosted by the Ministry of Finance and will be held in Hong Kong under the arrangements and organisation of the HKSAR Government.
 
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026. Photo shows the Steering Committee on the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work, chaired by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui (second left), convening its first meeting today (January 23). The Committee reviewed the preliminary preparatory work and discussed key follow-up tasks for the FMM with relevant policy bureaux, departments, and organisations.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026. Photo shows the Steering Committee on the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work, chaired by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, convening its first meeting today (January 23). The Committee reviewed the preliminary preparatory work and discussed key follow-up tasks for the FMM with relevant policy bureaux, departments, and organisations.