Harley Seyedin, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China), has enthusiastically endorsed Shenzhen's role as the host for the 2026 APEC summit, describing it as a "great opportunity, not just for Shenzhen or China, but the world as a whole."

The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen in 2026. Also known as the City of Peng, a legendary bird transformed from a giant fish. Shenzhen owes its development to China's Reform and Opening-up. Reform unleashes vitality, and opening-up delivers prosperity.

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.

China joined APEC in 1991.

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.