# China hosting 2026 APEC summit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/china-hosting-2026-apec-summit > Updated: 2026-09-06T09:51:16.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4. China is preparing to host the 33rd APEC Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, scheduled for November 18–19. The summit aims to focus on ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Shared Prosperity’ through openness, innovation, and cooperation. As part of the ‘APEC China Year’ activities, several high-level meetings have occurred, including sessions in Hangzhou regarding food security and in Chengdu regarding the digital economy and artificial intelligence. Preparatory activities intensified with the Asia-Pacific Media High-Level Forum (APMF), held in Shenzhen from September 2 to 5. Attended by approximately 400 delegates from over 200 media organizations, governments, and research institutes representing 42 countries and territories, the forum focused on building a path toward common prosperity through media consensus. A significant outcome was the launch of the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership Program, with the Vietnam News Agency serving as one of 16 founding members of its preparatory committee. During the forum, participants announced the ‘Shenzhen Consensus’, which emphasizes openness, innovation, and cooperation to promote regional development. The consensus addressed regional connectivity, industrial supply chain stability, and the opportunities presented by digital, intelligent, and green transformations. Discussions also highlighted the necessity of safeguarding the multilateral trading system. Media professionals specifically addressed the impact of artificial intelligence, noting that AI can serve as a tool to assist journalists with routine tasks rather than replacing the human element of reporting. In the energy sector, China Southern Power Grid highlighted its role in regional interconnection, noting the construction of 17 high-voltage power channels with Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. The company emphasized efforts toward building a ‘Power Bay Area’ and promoting clean energy through cross-border cooperation. Further preparatory efforts included the 32nd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting (SMEMM 32) in Guangzhou, which centered on digital transformation to bolster SME resilience. ## Claims - The Asia-Pacific Media High-Level Forum (APMF) opened in Shenzhen on September 5. (corroborated by 5 sources) - China is hosting the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The forum theme is 'Building the path towards shared prosperity for a prosperous Asia-Pacific community: media consensus and action'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - More than 400 delegates participated in the forum. (single source) - The forum included visits to smart manufacturing facilities in Dongguan, such as OPPO and Musse 5G factories. (single source) - Pakistan's State Minister emphasized that Asia-Pacific prosperity requires cooperation and open trade rather than coercion or barriers. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Asia-Pacific Media Forum opens in Shenzhen to foster regional cooperation The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened in Shenzhen, establishing the Shenzhen Consensus and a new media partnership to foster regional cooperation ahead of the 2026 APEC summit. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asia-pacific-media-high-end-forum-opens-in-shenzhen ### 2026-09-05: Shenzhen prepares for 2026 APEC Summit as SME leaders meet in China Shenzhen prepares for the 2026 APEC Summit while the 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting in Guangzhou focuses on digital transformation and technological innovation for small businesses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shenzhen-prepares-for-2026-apec-summit-as-sme-leaders-meet-in-china ### 2026-09-04: Asia-Pacific Media Forum convenes in Shenzhen to discuss regional prosperity The Asia-Pacific Media High-Level Forum convened in Shenzhen to promote regional prosperity and cooperation ahead of APEC 2026, launching a new media partnership program to foster regional integration. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shenzhen-prepares-to-host-33rd-apec-leaders-meeting ### 2026-08-26: China prepares for 2026 APEC summit in Shenzhen China is preparing for the 2026 APEC summit in Shenzhen, focusing on economic cooperation, food security, and digital innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-prepares-to-host-apec-summit-and-food-security-meetings --- Cite as: China hosting 2026 APEC summit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/china-hosting-2026-apec-summit