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Lan Fo'an

1. Follow-up: APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 closes in Hong Kong with pledge to boost policy coordination

   The Hong Kong government said the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting closed on its second day in Hong Kong on Oct 21 with a joint statement reaffirming the goal of an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040. CNA reported China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told a post-meeting briefing that economies agreed to strengthen macroeconomic policy communication and coordination to address external risks; the meeting also issued a policy statement on financing digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific. The day's agenda included inclusive finance and exchanges among young finance professionals, and Financial Secretary Paul Chan spoke in the discussions.

   Oct 22, 2026 Morning