CHINA'S HE attended and addressed the opening of the 2026 APEC forestry
ministers meeting in Shenzhen on the 28th, saying the Asia‑Pacific holds more
than half of the world’s forest area and is among the most ecologically diverse
regions. He reiterated China’s commitment to safeguarding global ecological
security, promoting ecological culture and green concepts, and offering Chinese
experience and solutions for regional and global ecological civilization
efforts. He added that, through joint action, the Asia‑Pacific has become a key
force in reversing the global decline in forest resources.