2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Statement

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.

With his palm held flat and open, a gesture-controlled drone hovered steadily before landing gently on his hand. Observing this at the Shenzhen Bay Culture Square on May 5, Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the APEC Secretariat, let out an unscripted “Wow!”

The APEC High-Level Forum on AI, hosted by China under the theme of “Promoting AI Development for Good and for All,” was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China on July 24, 2026. APEC member economies reaffirmed our commitment to deepening exchanges, building consensus, forging cooperation and promoting innovation on AI, while further implementing the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040, the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap (AIDER), and the APEC AI Initiative (2026-2030).

The APEC summit serves not only as a platform for economic and trade dialogue but also as a stage where member economies showcase their rich cultural heritage.

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.