100 days to APEC: Shenzhen is ready
As the 100-day countdown begins for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, scheduled for Nov. 18–19 in Shenzhen, the city is extending a global welcome, with its international community taking the lead.
On Aug. 10, about 300 guests gathered at the Civic Center in the heart of Shenzhen for the “APEC China 2026 — Gather in Shenzhen, Witness the Wonders” 100-day countdown event. Among them were government representatives, business leaders, volunteers and a group of global communication ambassadors who took the stage to share why the world should pay attention.
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Shenzhen gears up for 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry
The 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry will take place at Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen on July 27–28. Across the city, large screens at the airport, Metro stations, border checkpoints, and landmark buildings are displaying welcome visuals that highlight Shenzhen’s green landscape — featuring mountains, mangroves and migratory birds.
2026-07-16
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APEC workshop charts path for migratory species protection
More than 200 delegates from 13 APEC economies gathered in Shenzhen this week for a three-day workshop on community-based conservation and regional collaboration for long-distance migratory marine species, as the city gears up to host the APEC meeting in November this year.
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The 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting held in Macao
The 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting took place in the Macao Special Administrative Region on June 27. Sun Yeli, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, attended the meeting. This meeting brought together the heads of tourism authorities from all 21 APEC economies.
2026-07-10
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'APEC empowers Shenzhen, Shenzhen unites GBA'
In November 2025, Shenzhen was officially named the host of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. For Prof. Han Yonghui, executive dean of the Guangdong Institute for International Strategies and a longtime scholar of world economics and global economic governance, the announcement is a catalyst for his ongoing fieldwork across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to refine regional policy recommendations.
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About APEC
APEC Cultural Highlights
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.
2026-04-23
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APEC Business Travel Card
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.
2026-04-16
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2026 notional calendar
2026-03-13
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APEC Q&A Handbook
2026-02-25
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APEC host cities in China
2026-02-11
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APEC China 2026
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.
2026-02-10
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What is APEC
APEC is the premier economic cooperation forum in the Asia-Pacific region.
2026-02-10
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APEC Photo Contest
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.
2026-01-20
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