SHYA to attend APEC Women and Economy Forum in Shanghai
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The 2026 APEC Women and the Economy Forum, themed "Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment to Prosper Together in the Asia-Pacific", will focus on exchanges and discussions on key topics including women's participation in digital and smart development, green and low-carbon development, as well as employment and entrepreneurship.
Miss Mak will attend the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy with ministers from other member economies and deliver a speech at the session. She will also participate as a guest speaker in a panel discussion on "Advancing Economic and Trade Cooperation" under the Public-Private Dialogue on Women and the Economy.
In addition to attending the APEC meetings, Miss Mak will conduct visits and exchange views on co-operation between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong in promoting women's development and family building affairs.
During the visit, the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, Dr Eliza Chan, and the Deputy Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs (Home Affairs), Mr Paul Wong, will also attend the activities.
Miss Mak will return to Hong Kong on the evening of May 16. During her absence, the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung, will act as the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs.
Ends/Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:00
Issued at HKT 17:00
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