# APEC 2026 summit in Shenzhen > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apec-2026-summit-in-shenzhen > Updated: 2026-10-14T07:05:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The 2026 APEC summit and related events are scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China. The APEC Business Leaders' Meeting, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, is expected to host approximately 1,000 political and business representatives to discuss artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and sustainable development. In conjunction with the summit, the APEC Secretariat has announced ten finalists for the APEC Photo Contest 2026. The contest, themed ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,’ will announce its winners in November during APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. These proceedings occur amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Japan and China. Following comments by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi regarding a potential Taiwan contingency, bilateral relations have reached a significant low. While a formal summit between Prime Minister Takaichi and President Xi Jinping may not occur during the APEC meetings, analysts suggest a symbolic handshake remains a possibility. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: APEC Photo Contest 2026 announces 10 finalists Ten finalists have been selected for the APEC Photo Contest 2026. Winners will be announced this November in Shenzhen, China, following a selection process from over 1,700 entries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apec-photo-contest-2026-announces-10-finalists ### 2026-10-07: APEC 2026 summit scheduled for Shenzhen amid Japan-China tensions The 2026 APEC Business Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen this November, amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Japan and China following controversial remarks regarding Taiwan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apec-2026-summit-scheduled-for-shenzhen-amid-japan-china-tensions --- Cite as: APEC 2026 summit in Shenzhen. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apec-2026-summit-in-shenzhen