Hong Kong pledges full support for APEC China Year
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s commerce minister said the city will fully support the country’s hosting of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, branded as “APEC China Year”. He said the government will align local events and policy planning with the forum’s theme of building an Asia-Pacific community for shared prosperity.
Key Points
- Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said China will host APEC in 2026 under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Shared Prosperity”.
- Yau said the Hong Kong SAR government will organise meetings and workshops on energy, anti-corruption, small and medium-sized enterprises, and supply chains.
- He said open and free multilateral trade has become even more important amid global economic uncertainty and rising protectionism.
- Yau said the APEC finance ministers’ meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time this October.
- Speaking at an APEC forum, he said Hong Kong will publish its first five-year plan on the 16th of next month, followed by the Policy Address.
Why It Matters
Yau linked APEC-related work to the national 15th Five-Year Plan outline, which he said supports Hong Kong in strengthening its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, as well as an international aviation hub. He said the city aims to use the opportunity to deepen links between the mainland, the Asia-Pacific region and global markets, creating more room for economic growth and professional services.