An open-top sightseeing bus passes a sign promoting the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Central, Hong Kong, on Oct. 19. The meeting is scheduled for Oct. 20-21. China News Service

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Oct. 20.

The two-day meeting will build up momentum toward financial-sector outcomes ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, scheduled to be held in Shenzhen in November.

At the meeting, representatives of APEC economies will hold in-depth exchanges and work toward consensus documents and deliverables on major topics, including fiscal policies to support people's livelihoods, financing of digital infrastructure, promoting inclusive finance tailored to local conditions, and fostering exchanges and cooperation among young finance professionals across APEC.