亚太经合组织非正式高官会在深圳举行APEC“中国年”拉开帷幕

Group 1 - The APEC informal senior officials' meeting in Shenzhen marks the beginning of preparations for China hosting the APEC summit in 2026, showcasing China's reform and economic vitality [1] - The meeting aims to facilitate discussions on the overall planning, priority topics, and agenda for the upcoming APEC meeting, as well as to review the annual work plan proposed by the host economy [1] - The meeting includes workshops on themes and priority areas, a plenary session, a welcome dinner, and site visits, following the practices of previous host economies [1] Group 2 - The President of the China Pacific Economic Cooperation National Committee emphasized the importance of building an Asia-Pacific community, advocating for the continuous advancement of the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area and deeper regional economic integration [2] - APEC's Executive Director highlighted the continuity of themes such as "building an Asia-Pacific community" and "shared prosperity," linking them to the efforts made over the past five years to implement the 2040 APEC Putrajaya Vision [2] - The Deputy Chair of the 2026 APEC Senior Officials' Meeting noted that the discussions provide important guidance for future cooperation and strengthen consensus for long-term collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region [2] Group 3 - Participants acknowledged APEC's critical role in promoting trade and investment liberalization and regional economic integration, establishing it as a significant model for global regional cooperation [3] - Shenzhen, recognized as a global technology innovation center, serves as an important platform for the meeting, allowing officials to visit representative technology and industrial facilities [3] - The visits aim to provide insights into China's high-quality development practices and explore potential opportunities for multi-level cooperation [3]