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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chan Ho-Him

APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability

Hong Kong APEC - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and have pledged to improve cooperation and communication.

In a joint statement after two days of meetings in Hong Kong, the finance leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum emphasized Wednesday that rebalancing of trade is their common interest. However, they did not elaborate on specific measures to be taken.

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