In preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) 2026 to be held in Hong Kong this October, Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui today held a steering committee meeting to review the preliminary preparatory work and discuss key follow-up tasks.

Mr Hui said that 2026 marks the APEC ‘China Year’ themed “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together”.

“Hong Kong’s inaugural hosting of the FMM signifies our country’s recognition of Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre,” he said.

“Leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths in internationalisation and financial development, while being guided by the three priorities - openness, innovation, co-operation - of the ‘China Year’, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will spare no effort in focusing on the new opportunities and challenges facing Asia-Pacific development, integrating the building of an Asia-Pacific community into concrete actions for regional co-operation,” Mr Hui added.

The steering committee comprises senior representatives from 20 policy bureaus, departments and organisations. Mr Hui stressed that it will make every effort to co-ordinate interdepartmental collaboration to assist China in organising a well-executed and smoothly run FMM.

“Members of the steering committee will offer invaluable insights and robust support for the preparatory work. This will ensure the successful organisation of the FMM while showcasing to the international community the unique appeal and boundless opportunities of Hong Kong as an international financial centre,” he explained.

During the meeting today, steering committee members also discussed the FMM’s meeting venue, accommodations, security and publicity arrangements.

As the host of APEC 2026, China is responsible for preparing for and chairing the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, as well as a series of ministerial and other meetings. The Central People’s Government announced earlier that the FMM will be hosted by the Ministry of Finance and held in Hong Kong under the arrangements and organisation of the Hong Kong SAR Government.