Key facts
- About 500 delegates and guests are attending the Apec finance ministers' meeting.
- The social program includes visits to giant pandas, The Peak, and technology centers.
- The itinerary features cultural activities like traditional opera and a Chinese cooking class.
Hong Kong is hosting approximately 500 senior officials and delegates from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) for the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting. This marks the first time the city has hosted the event, with Beijing's support, ahead of mainland China hosting the Apec leaders' summit in Shenzhen next month. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. A packed social program has been prepared for the delegates and guests, running from Monday evening to Wednesday. Activities include visits to see giant pandas, landmark attractions like The Peak and the Big Buddha, cultural experiences such as traditional opera and a Chinese cooking class, and tours of technology hubs like the Science Park and Cyberport. The program aims to showcase Hong Kong's attractions, cultural heritage, natural beauty, and technological strengths, immersing visitors in the city's "soft power."