The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, the third Chinese city to host this important international event after Shanghai and Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said at Gyeongju, South Korea today that Shenzhen will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026.

Shenzhen will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement during the second session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, this morning.

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.