21现场｜中国贸促会：李凡荣将担任2026年ABAC主席

Group 1 - The APEC "China Year" has officially commenced, with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) taking over the hosting rights for the 2026 APEC Business Leaders Summit and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) from South Korea [1] - APEC is recognized as the highest-level and most influential economic cooperation mechanism in the Asia-Pacific region, aimed at promoting trade and investment liberalization and enhancing regional economic integration [1] - The ABAC, consisting of 63 representatives from 21 economies, is the only permanent institution representing the business community within the APEC framework [1] Group 2 - The 2026 ABAC annual activity plan has been unanimously approved, with four meetings scheduled in Jakarta (February), Mexico City (April), Thailand (July), and Shenzhen (November) to formulate policy recommendations for the APEC leaders [2] - The CCPIT is actively promoting the organization of the 2026 APEC Business Leaders Summit alongside ABAC activities, with specific arrangements to be announced in due course [2] - The CCPIT aims to enhance Sino-U.S. economic and trade cooperation by inviting U.S. enterprises to participate in APEC "China Year" activities and the fourth Chain Expo in 2026 [2]