APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting: Hong Kong's Path to Deeper Cooperation
Hong Kong's Economic Agenda at Apec Leaders' Meeting
During the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu aims to enhance Hong Kong's global economic presence. He will utilize his inaugural visit to South America to showcase the city's benefits and build significant economic partnerships.
Engagement with Apec and RCEP Members
- Lee plans to engage with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Lima.
- The goal is to gain support for Hong Kong's entry into the world's largest free-trade agreement.
Lee expressed optimism, stating that despite existing trade exchanges, there is ample potential for growth: “There is still significant room for development.”
Platforms for Cooperation
- The meeting on November 16, attended by President Xi Jinping, will be pivotal.
- Lee will also partake in various related dialogues, including with the APEC Business Advisory Council.
A government statement confirms that Lee will hold bilateral discussions on mutual interests, aiming to deepen economic ties.
Leadership During the Event
While Lee is in Lima until November 19, Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki will act in his stead. The city’s administration aims to maintain momentum in economic relations despite last year's absence from the APEC meeting in San Francisco.
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