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APEC Finance Ministers Approve 2026 Joint Statement in Hong Kong
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- China Finance Minister Lan Foan led APEC finance ministers in Hong Kong to agree on macroeconomic coordination.
- They approved the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Joint Statement supporting trade and connectivity.
- Ministers pledged cooperation to aid livelihoods, fund digital infrastructure, and promote inclusive finance.
- Lan said AI and emerging technologies could boost productivity and create new growth sources.
- Singapore Finance Minister Jeffrey Siow warned prolonged conflicts and AI shortfalls threaten global growth.