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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec)
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or Apec, is an intergovernmental organisation intended to promote free trade among its 21 members located in the Asia-Pacific region, including China and the United States.
Eduardo Pedrosa (left), the executive director of the APEC Secretariat, with Lan Foan, China’s Minister of Finance, at a press conference following the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mainland China

‘Not a G2 world’: Apec chief on how the forum has changed through the years

Eduardo Pedrosa says China is a key focus of forum, but insists smaller economies still hold important roles.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s strengths take centre stage at Apec

Hong Kong economy

Attitudes shifting in Hong Kong’s favour as city reaps Apec benefits: Paul Chan

Hong Kong economy

Apec meeting highlights Hong Kong’s ‘Going Global’ pathway

Finance ministers from Apec nations agreed to boost coordination at a meeting in Hong Kong, where Chief Executive John Lee touted the city’s role in global business.

Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong

Agreements on AI, digital infrastructure and financial services to help shape discussions at next month’s leaders’ summit in Shenzhen.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda

While trilateral talks would be a potent sign that Russia’s isolation is ending, they could leave US allies in strategic limbo.

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Hong Kong

China stresses supply chain stability, AI progress at Apec finance meeting

The Apec event in Hong Kong is a precursor to the leaders’ summit scheduled for Shenzhen on November 18 and 19.

Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan delivering opening remarks at the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan delivering opening remarks at the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘Risks tilted to the downside’ amid geopolitical tensions, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong’s finance chief urges open trade and investment channels, closer regional cooperation as Apec finance ministers meet in the city for the first time.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms

Progress made in investment and trade talks ahead of Xi and Trump meeting, but complexities remain, multiple sources said.

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Mainland China

Hong Kong’s Apec meetings give Beijing a venue to make the case for its system

Analysts say interest in China’s approach bolstered by perceived ‘inadequacies’ in ability of Western doctrines to address challenges.

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China-Japan relations

Chinese embassy slams Japan’s Takaichi over Yasukuni ritual offering

Attempts by political figures to pay homage at Yasukuni are efforts to ‘whitewash war crimes’ and speed up remilitarisation, embassy says.

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A wooden plaque (left) bearing the name of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen beside a tree-stand that she sent as a ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine on the first day of the Autumn Festival in Tokyo on October 17. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Why is Hong Kong hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting? There is another agenda

Decision for Hong Kong to host this week’s meeting is part of a broader strategy to bolster the city’s standing as an offshore renminbi hub, experts say.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?

This is not the first international event hosted by the southern Chinese city but the authorities are taking preparations to new heights.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Pageantry matters for US-China summits, even with modest results

While Hong Kong was absent from discussions, this year’s summits show that Beijing and Washington can manage ceremony, dialogue and pragmatic compromise.

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China’s first lady Peng Liyuan, President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch a military review in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on September 24. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Apec meet to showcase ‘China’s voice’ in stability, treasury chief says

Finance chiefs will see China’s contribution to regional stability and Hong Kong’s value during October 20-21 meeting, Christopher Hui says.

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says the timing of the Apec meeting is crucial as regional cooperation becomes vital amid geopolitical instability. Photo: Warton Li
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for Trump

Tokyo is hoping for a visit by the US president that would signal the strength of the relationship between the two allies.

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Shenzhen

Shenzhen offers perks to keep residents off the roads during Apec summit

The southern Chinese city is set to face enormous traffic pressure when representatives from 21 Apec economies meet next month.

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Artificial intelligence

China, US discuss AI as chip stock rout hits Asian markets

Chinese and US negotiators are holding regular AI talks as investors ditch once red-hot tech stocks.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | US, China race to shape AI agenda ahead of Xi-Trump talks in Shenzhen: sources

Two sides are said to be in discussions to make cooperation on artificial intelligence a potential deliverable when leaders meet next month.

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US holds ‘unusual’ civil-military meeting in Tokyo ahead of Trump’s China trip

Diplomatic, administrative and military officials said to have exchanged intelligence and aligned Asia-Pacific priorities and messaging.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s hosting of Apec finance ministers’ meeting a deliberate choice

The city must use the occasion to showcase not only its achievements as a global financial centre but also how it can serve the nation, the region and the world.

Pedestrians walk past signage promoting China’s role as Apec chair this year, on an footbridge in Central, Hong Kong, on September 24. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Taiwanese finance minister plans to join Apec meeting in Hong Kong

Taiwan’s Chuang Tsui-yun says she intends to take part in meeting, where Chinese finance chief is due to deliver opening speech.

Pedestrians in Central walk past an advertisment for the coming summit. Photo: Karma Lo
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Navigating China-US power play at Shenzhen Apec

Ahead of the highly anticipated Shenzhen Apec summit, Washington and Beijing are locked in intense diplomatic and economic manoeuvring. In this series of SCMP exclusive reports, we unpack the shifting bilateral landscape: from new language defining ties and the strategic battle over rare earths to Trump pressing Xi on export curbs.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | How Hong Kong can hone its tourism edge for travellers to China

As Beijing makes visits easier for overseas travellers, Hong Kong must learn what it takes to be included in their itineraries.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | China keeps extending Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?

Some American CEOs are said to be skipping the gathering because of poor communication about the summit schedule and planned events.

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China will host the Apec gathering in the southern city of Shenzhen next month. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can boost regional prosperity through ‘soft connectivity’: adviser

Hong Kong is transforming itself into the region’s institutional ‘harbour’, a key adviser to the city’s leader tells forum.

China is host of Apec 2026, with a gathering of finance ministers in Hong Kong later this month. An Apec leaders’ meeting will be held in Shenzhen in November. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Paul Chan highlights 4 priorities of Apec finance ministers’ meeting this month

Hong Kong finance chief says focus will be on fiscal policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and young talent.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Bessent may skip Apec in Hong Kong to focus on Trump’s Shenzhen trip: sources

US Treasury secretary expected to meet Chinese vice-premier in Shenzhen ahead of summit in November as trade truce extension takes priority.

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