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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability

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Ho-him, C. (2026, October 21). APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/apec-finance-ministers-warn-persistent-global-imbalances-risk-growth-and-stability/article_04c97ce0-5653-5c97-a168-48766186068e.html

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Finance ministers from Pacific Rim countries met in Hong Kong and issued a joint statement warning about persistent global economic imbalances that threaten growth and stability. The officials stressed the need for improved cooperation but did not provide details on concrete actions to address these issues.

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APEC finance ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Hong Kong on Wednesday, issuing a joint statement warning about persistent global economic imbalances and their risks to growth and stability. The officials, representing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, stressed the importance of rebalancing trade but did not provide specific measures for achieving this goal. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation and communication among member countries to address these challenges.

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HONG KONG (AP) — Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and have pledged to improve cooperation and communication. asserted

imbalances → say → cooperation

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. asserted

rebalancing → emphasize → trade

However, they did not elaborate on specific measures to be taken. asserted

they → elaborate → measures

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