Shenzhen prepares to host APEC summit and CEO forum

Preparations for the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit have entered the final stages in Shenzhen, China. The event, themed “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,” will feature a leaders' meeting on November 18-19.

Prior to the main summit, the CEO Summit is scheduled for November 17-18, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Representatives from all 21 APEC economies have registered for the business forum, and notable companies from non-member economies, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Switzerland, are also expected to attend.

The agenda for the summit includes discussions on the construction of the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, connectivity, and sustainable development. Additionally, the APEC Business Advisory Council will hold its fourth meeting from November 14-16 to discuss regional economic integration and digital innovation.