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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.
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Ukraine war

Opinion | A Xi-Trump-Putin summit in Shenzhen could kick-start peace in Ukraine

There will be no diplomatic masterstroke in Ukraine’s absence but serious consideration of a ceasefire can lay the groundwork for peace.

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US-China relations

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Mainland China

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

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Hong Kong economy

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

The finance ministers’ meeting cements the city’s global standing and offers momentum to expand its reach across Asia-Pacific economies.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po meets the media after the closing of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on October 21. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

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

Finance chief says hosting Apec has boosted Hong Kong’s global standing and garnered support for cross-border digital finance development.

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.

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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.

An Apec signage is seen in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
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.

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.

The Apec finance ministers’ meeting is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
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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American and Chinese negotiating teams will continue intensive talks in the weeks before the leaders’ meeting on the Apec sidelines in Shenzhen in November. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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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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.

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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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Traditional Russian wooden dolls depicting China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are displayed for sale at a souvenir shop in St Petersburg, Russia, in November 2024. Photo: AP
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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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.

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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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Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump pictured a US naval base in Yokosuka in October last year. Photo: TNS
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.

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.

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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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US leader Donald Trump are expected to meet again on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Shenzhen next month. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

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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Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (second from right), briefs senior American officials at the US naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, on October 9. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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.

China will host the Apec gathering in the southern city of Shenzhen in November. Photo: Xinhua
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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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.

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