The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will take place in Shenzhen this November. Liu Baokui, director of the Regional Development Strategy Research Center of the National Development and Reform Commission, recently shared his insights on the summit’s significance for both the city and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Shenzhen is in a race against time to prepare for November’s APEC meeting, united behind a single mission: “Excellence in Hosting, Warmth in Welcome.”

The APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies' Meeting was held on Feb 4 and 5 at the Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Institute (Shanghai National Accounting Institute). It was the first meeting under the APEC Finance Ministers' Process since China assumed the role of 2026 APEC host.

The APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province on March 17, 2026.

The APEC summit serves not only as a platform for economic and trade dialogue but also as a stage for member economies to showcase their cultural heritage. At the Shanghai summit, China’s Shu brocade captivated the world, standing alongside other iconic textiles such as Thailand’s Thai silk and Indonesia’s batik.

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a travel document issued to business travelers and entrepreneurs from APEC member economies, designed to facilitate seamless and efficient cross-border travel within the Asia-Pacific region.

Since joining APEC in 1991, China has actively and deeply participated in APEC cooperation, and plays an important and constructive role in advancing APEC cooperation process.

APEC is the premier economic cooperation forum in the Asia-Pacific region.

The APEC Photo Contest began in 2011 to raise awareness on APEC's mission, achievements, and impact on people's lives in the region. The competition offers a platform for professionals and amateur photography enthusiasts to showcase their work highlighting the dynamic and diverse Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, the photo contest has also continuously attracted many promising and talented photographers to share their creative take on APEC's host priorities and APEC's work.