Taiwan’s finance minister, Chuang Tsui-yun, is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong later this month, according to multiple outlets citing statements from her ministry. The meeting is scheduled for October 20 and 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The reports describe APEC as one of the few international forums that includes Taiwan, which participates under the name “Chinese Taipei.” China is hosting APEC this year, with the Economic Leaders’ Summit planned for next month in Shenzhen. Channel NewsAsia and Japan Times focus on Taiwan’s inclusion in APEC, while the South China Morning Post also reports on the planned programme, including remarks by China’s finance minister, Lan Foan, delivering the opening speech, alongside presentations by financial institutions.
Together, the coverage indicates Taiwan’s participation is aligned with customary attendance, and that the Hong Kong event forms part of APEC’s broader calendar of finance- and leader-level meetings involving 21 member economies.
