Hong Kong's Secretary for Environment and Ecology to Attend APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting

Strategic Insights -

The Hong Kong government has announced that Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministerial Meeting in Busan, Korea. The meeting, scheduled for August 27 and 28, aims to discuss accelerating the region's energy transition and innovation, including expanding the energy mix, strengthening grid resilience, and deploying artificial intelligence. During his stay, Mr Tse will have bilateral meetings with representatives from other APEC member economies to exchange views on decarbonisation and hydrogen energy development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, will attend the APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Busan, Korea, on August 27 and 28.
  • The meeting will focus on accelerating the region's energy transition and innovation, including expanding the energy mix, strengthening grid resilience, and deploying artificial intelligence.
  • Mr Tse will have bilateral meetings with representatives from other APEC member economies to discuss decarbonisation and hydrogen energy development.
  • The Hong Kong government has also announced that Mr Poon Kwok-ying, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will join the visit.
  • The Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will act as the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology during Mr Tse's absence.
  • The meeting will also include visits to an energy company and a hydrogen energy facility to learn about the latest developments in hydrogen technology in Korea.

Statistics:

  • The APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to take place on August 27 and 28.
  • 20 APEC member economies will be represented at the meeting.
  • The meeting aims to accelerate the region's energy transition and innovation by expanding the energy mix, strengthening grid resilience, and deploying artificial intelligence.
  • Decarbonisation and hydrogen energy development will be key topics of discussion during the bilateral meetings.
  • Mr Tse will arrive in Hong Kong on August 29.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong SAR Government: "Press Release" dated August 26.