Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong

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Finance ministers from APEC economies reached consensus in Hong Kong on economic coordination and financing for technology and artificial intelligence. China’s finance minister said the outcomes will inform discussions at the leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance chiefs reached a consensus on economic policy coordination and cooperation on financing technology and artificial intelligence at a landmark two-day gathering in Hong Kong, according to China’s finance minister. Lan Foan said the outcomes achieved during the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting would help shape discussions at the leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month. “China will work with all member economies to implement the important consensus...