APEC“中国年”首场活动将在穗举行

Core Viewpoint - China will host the first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and related events in Guangzhou from February 1 to 10, 2026, marking the first official activity of "China Year" for APEC [1] Group 1: Meeting Details - The APEC Senior Officials' Meeting serves as the main channel for preparing outcomes for the Leaders' Meeting, held four to five times annually [1] - The upcoming meeting will focus on the theme of "Building a Community of the Asia-Pacific and Promoting Common Prosperity" and three priority areas: openness, innovation, and cooperation [1] - Over 50 activities are planned during the meeting, with approximately 1,000 representatives from APEC member economies, the secretariat, and business advisory councils expected to attend [1] Group 2: Location Significance - Guangzhou, the meeting venue, has a rich history and is a key window for China's opening up, as well as the core city of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1]