2026-02-11
How China is advancing APEC cooperation through Greater Bay Area
Senior officials from APEC economies gathered in Guangzhou, China, from February 1 to 10 for the First Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026.
2026-02-11
China Xplained | APEC SOM1 concludes: What the Greater Bay Area showed to officials
The First Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 has concluded in Guangzhou. Over ten days of discussions, officials exchanged views on trade, innovation, and regional cooperation, with early ideas already taking shape. Beyond the meeting rooms, on-site visits across the city offered officials a closer look at the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, from advanced manufacturing to emerging industries.
2026-02-10
China Xplained | How China's solutions are entering APEC discussions in Guangzhou
As the First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1) take place in Guangzhou, officials from across the Asia-Pacific are engaging in discussions on issues ranging from food security and the digital economy to ocean cooperation and sustainable development.
2026-02-10
How China in APEC defends free trade as protectionism surges?
Advancing trade and connectivity across the Asia-Pacific is high on the agenda as the First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings of APEC China 2026 take place in Guangzhou from February 1 to 10.
2026-02-09
World Bank Group investigator: Guangdong's tech innovation is truly impressive
The APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-09
U.S. official applauds Guangzhou's green transition and rural revitalization
"What impressed me most was witnessing a vibrant village where centuries-old traditions harmoniously coexist with contemporary life, where people work in shops along ancient streets, and modern cafes infuse new vitality into historic spaces," Sherry Stephenson, a member of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), remarked during her visit to an ancient village in Guangzhou, south China, on February 6.
2026-02-09
APEC official: We can use APEC to seek consensus to resolve global issues
"The problems that we are facing are global problems, and we need global solutions for global problems. Why not have APEC as a way to seek consensus, reach understanding, then use this understanding at the global level?"
2026-02-09
What would APEC SOM1 representatives bring home from Guangdong?
The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-09
APEC Health Working Group delegations conduct field trips on brain health development in Guangzhou
On February 3, the delegations of APEC Health Working Group(HWG) policy dialogue conducted field trips in Guangzhou for knowledge exchanges on digital and AI empowered brain health diagnostic and treatment services.
2026-02-09
APEC SOM1 delegate: Guangzhou's green industries offer a model for sustainable development
The APEC First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-04
APEC customs plenary 2026 to spotlight digital, smart and green development in Guangzhou
The first plenary meeting of the APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP) in 2026 will be held in Guangzhou from February 4 to 6, highlighting digitalization, intelligence, and green development.
2026-02-04
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
The First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-04
Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou
The First APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), marking the start of the 2026 APEC "China Year", are being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-04
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
The APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-02-02
China Xplained | What to expect from the first official event of APEC China Year?
The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10. It marks the official opening of the APEC China Year. This year-long process will culminate in November, with the economic leaders' meeting.
2026-02-02
First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou
The First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1), the first event of APEC China 2026, were being held in Guangzhou from February 1 to February 10.
2026-01-30
Preparations & security measures unveiled for first 2026 APEC senior officials’ meeting in Guangzhou
A press conference on preparations and security measures for the first 2026 APEC senior officials' meeting and related meetings was held in Guangzhou on January 29.
2026-01-29
First senior officials' meeting of 2026 APEC "China Year" to be held from Feb. 1 to 10 in Guangzhou
China, as the host of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, will hold the first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and related sessions in Guangzhou from February 1 to 10, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday.
2026-01-20
Consular corps usher in new year at 2026 GDFAO Night, eyeing APEC "China Year"
On January 19, the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office (GDFAO) hosted its annual diplomatic gathering, "GDFAO Night," at the Guangzhou Museum of Art. The event was attended by consular officials from 65 countries, reflecting the ongoing focus on people-to-people and cultural exchange in international relations.
2025-12-15
APEC Senior Officials' Meeting will be held in Guangzhou
The APEC Informal Senior Officials' Meeting was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, from December 11 to 12. This event—the first China held as the host of the 2026 APEC—marks the opening of the APEC “China Year.” Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attended and addressed the meeting. Positive outcomes were achieved at the meeting.
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