Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area As APEC launches its 2026 agenda in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, a leading Chinese political economist said the Asia-Pacific is set to remain the center of global economic growth—and that its future core is increasingly taking shape in China's Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in an interview on February 2.
Shenzhen living showcase of China's development story: Australian scholar on APEC 2026 As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) enters what is being referred to as the "China Year," with Shenzhen set to host the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the forum is once again in the spotlight. For Australia, a founding member of APEC, the organization has long served as a vehicle for promoting open markets and regional integration.
14th Five-Year Plan concludes: What has Guangdong achieved? 2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The five-year plans serve as a comprehensive blueprint for China's economic and social advancement, outlining goals, strategies, and priorities for each planning cycle. Each province formulates its five-year plan accordingly. As southern China's economic powerhouse, Guangdong has played a significant role in turning those goals into reality.
Inside China | How China's Special Economic Zones change the game: A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani China's Special Economic Zones (SEZs), once designed as pilot programs, are once again drawing attention as the global economy slows. During a recent visit to southern China, Singapore's former UN ambassador Kishore Mahbubani joined Chinese expert Tao Yitao to reflect on how the zones emerged and what lessons they offer today.
Inside China | Kishore Mahbubani: APEC meeting in Shenzhen could inspire global development Shenzhen recently hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Senior Officials' Meeting, opening the APEC "China Year". Earlier, the city was officially confirmed as the venue for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
How do journalists from APEC members look ahead to Shenzhen's 2026 hosting? As Shenzhen gears up to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026, international journalists on the "Maritime Silk Road" media group tour have shared their early insights and expectations for the major global gathering. Their observations came during a visit organized by the South International Communication Center, where the coastal city's capacity to stage such an event became a topic of keen interest.
Shenzhen to showcase achievements of China and Asia through APEC: Former President of Bulgaria Under the theme "For Global Cooperation and Solidarity," the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum was held in Guangzhou from December 1 to December 3.