Government: Li Jiachao was replaced by Chen Maobo at the APEC Leaders’ Informal Meeting due to schedule matters
The SAR government stated that Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu was unable to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) informal leaders’ meeting in the United States due to schedule matters and would be attended by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on his behalf.
In response to media inquiries, the SAR government stated that Hong Kong, China, has received an invitation from the host as usual to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting to be held in San Francisco, the United States, from November 15 to 17. The SAR government has responded that Li Jiachao was due to schedule matters , was unable to attend the meeting in person to represent Hong Kong, China, and was attended by Paul Chan Mo-po on his behalf.
The government pointed out that APEC is an effective platform for member economies to discuss policy directions and measures and build consensus to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development in the region. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has always participated as a formal and independent member in the name of Hong Kong, China. It will continue to participate in APEC affairs, making full use of its unique advantages under “one country, two systems” and its status as an international trade and financial center to promote intra-Asia-Pacific cooperation. economic Cooperation.
2023-10-31 10:35:13
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