Group 1 - The APEC informal senior officials' meeting recently held in Shenzhen marks the beginning of the "China Year" for APEC, with the leaders' informal meeting scheduled for November 18-19, 2026 [1][8] - APEC is the highest-level, broadest, and most influential economic cooperation mechanism in the Asia-Pacific region, having reduced the average tariff level from 17% to 5% over 30 years, benefiting ordinary people's lives [3][5] - The theme for APEC 2026, proposed by China, is "Building a Community of the Asia-Pacific for Common Prosperity," focusing on three priority areas: openness, innovation, and cooperation [6][8] Group 2 - The "China Year" is expected to host around 300 events, including three senior officials' meetings in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Dalian, and approximately 10 specialized ministerial meetings starting in May [8] - There is a significant emphasis on exploring opportunities in artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and improve sectors like education and healthcare [8] - Shenzhen, as the host city, symbolizes China's commitment to deepening reforms and expanding high-level opening-up, showcasing its transformation from a small town to a modern international city [10]

亚太经合组织（APEC）第三十二次领导人非正式会议将于10月末至11月初在韩国庆尚北道庆州市举 行。作为一个涵盖21个经济体的区域性组织，APEC诞生30多年来，已逐步发展为亚太地区层级最高、 领域最广、影响力最大的经济合作机制，为提升区域经济一体化水平、引领经济全球化发挥了重要作 用。 当前，亚太地区经济活力如何？中国在APEC中发挥怎样的作用？即将举办的庆州APEC峰会有哪些值 得关注的热点话题？本报邀请中国社会科学院亚太与全球战略研究院研究员许利平、南开大学亚太经济 合作组织研究中心副研究员张靖佳，围绕相关话题进行解读。 亚太地区仍将是全球增长的主要引擎 【观察】 亚太地区占世界人口1/3，占世界经济总量逾六成、贸易总量近一半，是全球经济最具活力的增长带。 近日，国际货币基金组织（IMF）发布最新一期《世界经济展望报告》认为，亚太地区仍将是全球增长 的主要引擎，今明两年对全球增长的贡献率约为60%。IMF亚太部主任斯里尼瓦桑表示，在加强区域内 部一体化的情况下，在中期内，亚洲整体经济增长将加速提高，其中一些开放程度更高、与全球供应链 联系紧密的经济体将受益更多。 【解读】 许利平：亚太地区一直是全球增长 ...