Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, at the APEC CEO Summit

China will host APEC for the third time in 2026, with more than 300 events planned throughout the year. These will culminate in the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in November in Shenzhen, including the CEO Summit and Economic Leaders Meeting. Chen Xu, chair of the #APEC2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting, says APEC members view APEC China Year as an opportunity to align regional and global development. | CGTN

＃Guangzhou | Innovation is meeting intuition in Guangzhou! 🤖✨ As the first APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) kicks off, delegates aren't just discussing "Openness, Innovation, and Cooperation"—they’re living it. During a high-tech tour on February 2, global representatives were wowed by #Guangdong’s "new quality productive forces." From unmanned electric aircraft and driverless shuttle buses to AI-powered glasses and robot baristas, these "Guangdong Goods" are leaving delegates ready t

China's Guangzhou is hosting this year's first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) and related sessions. Participants are whisked between the hotel and the conference venue aboard sleek autonomous buses, showcasing the city's smart mobility innovations. | China Xinhua News