Taiwan finance minister plans Hong Kong Apec trip
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Taiwanese Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun plans to attend the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong next week. The meeting is scheduled for October 20 and 21, and China’s finance chief is due to deliver the opening speech.
Key Points
- Chuang Tsui-yun’s ministry told Reuters on Tuesday that she would attend the Hong Kong meeting “as is customary”.
- Hong Kong will host the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on October 20 and 21, while the Economic Leaders’ Summit is set for Shenzhen next month.
- China is this year’s host for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and the Chinese finance ministry is handling registration and accreditation.
- Hong Kong’s Financial and Treasury Services Bureau did not directly confirm Chuang’s participation when asked by the Post.
- Taiwan takes part in Apec under the name “Chinese Taipei”, one of the few international bodies that includes the self-ruled island.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong, the meeting is a high-profile test of its role in hosting Apec events while coordinating closely with Beijing on delegate arrangements. It also puts attention on how the city handles participation by all member economies under Apec procedures.