Group 1 - The APEC "China Year" officially commenced with the first senior officials' meeting held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from February 1 to 10, 2026, marking a significant event for APEC [1] - The meeting focused on the theme of "building an Asia-Pacific community and promoting common prosperity," with discussions on three priority areas: openness, innovation, and cooperation [3] - APEC member economies have maintained stable growth over the past 12 years, accounting for nearly 40% of the global population and over 60% of the global economic output, while also embracing the digital economy with internet penetration rising from 52% to nearly 90% [5] Group 2 - The upcoming APEC leaders' meeting week in Shenzhen in November 2026 is highly anticipated, with China emphasizing the importance of sharing opportunities and development within the Asia-Pacific region [7] - The APEC Economic Committee Chair highlighted that protectionism and unilateralism pose significant threats to APEC and the global community, underscoring the importance of multilateralism [8] - Thailand's APEC senior official expressed the need for strengthened cooperation and global partnerships in the face of rapid changes and unpredictability in the world [5]
APEC“中国年”扬帆起航 中国始终与亚太及世界共享机遇、共同发展
Yang Shi Wang·2026-02-11 02:13