Driftspace
Shenzhen, China, is preparing to host the APEC CEO Summit on 17 and 18 November,
Shenzhen, China, is preparing to host the APEC CEO Summit on 17 and 18 November, followed by the Economic Leaders' Meeting on 18 and 19 November. This is the third time China has hosted the annual Asia-Pacific gathering, and the first in twelve years. Representatives of 21 economies are expected to attend. Agenda items set to dominate discussions include the proposed Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, artificial intelligence governance, the digital economy, and sustainable development financing. The meetings take place as many economies navigate shifting trade patterns, supply chain changes, and ongoing debates about regional economic integration. Shenzhen itself — which grew from a small town into a major technology and manufacturing centre over roughly four decades — provides a distinctive backdrop for conversations about development and trade. Which of the summit's agenda topics do you think matters most to your country's economic future?