Hey fam, big news dropped at APEC 2025 in Gyeongju! Shenzhen is gearing up to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November 2026. Yep, that fast-growing tech hub on the Pacific coast is about to go global. 🚀🌏
Once a fishing village, Shenzhen transformed into a smart manufacturing star and tech playground after China’s reform wave in the late 1970s. Today, it's home to unicorns, electric buses, and all the startup buzz we love.
At the chair handover session, President Xi Jinping highlighted how this event can power regional growth by focusing on a big free-trade pact across Asia-Pacific, plus digital economy and AI breakthroughs—think faster e-wallets, smarter cities, and greener grids! ⚡🌱
Here's the game plan:
- Digital & AI boost: Cross-border e-payments and AI chatbots chatting in Malay, Hindi, and Thai—bridging gaps in finance and language. 🤖💬
- Green & low-carbon: More solar farms in the Philippines, wind power in Vietnam, and electric scooters across Jakarta. 🌬️🛴
- Inclusive growth: Tech training for young pros from Colombo to Surabaya, making sure no one’s left behind. 👫🚀
It’s not just talk. China’s already pitching a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, submitting its 2035 climate pledges, and setting up a digital-for-green fund within APEC. The aim? Bridge the digital divide and fast-track clean-energy projects.
APEC Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa is all in, saying this vibe of teamwork could spark a fresh era of regional prosperity. So get ready—come November 2026, we’ll be glued to our phones, livestreaming the big ideas from Shenzhen. 📱✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
