The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade said preparations for the APEC Business Leaders Summit in Shenzhen, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, 2026, have entered a final countdown and are proceeding smoothly. The program will include speeches from APEC economy leaders, heads of international organizations and senior business representatives, with focused sessions on building an Asia‑Pacific free trade area, connectivity, artificial intelligence and the digital economy, the Guangdong–Ho

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade said preparations for the APEC Business Leaders Summit in Shenzhen, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, 2026, have entered a final countdown and are proceeding smoothly. The program will include speeches from APEC economy leaders, heads of international organizations and senior business representatives, with focused sessions on building an Asia‑Pacific free trade area, connectivity, artificial intelligence and the digital economy, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, sustainability and the digital‑green transition.