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.
China's SEZ offers inspiration for the world: Kishore Mahbubani on Shenzhen preparing for APEC At the handover session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, it was announced that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen in 2026. In an exclusive interview, Professor Kishore Mahbubani, former Singaporean Ambassador to the UN, shared his insights on the city's remarkable journey and global significance.
Shenzhen to host the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting China will host the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in the city of Shenzhen in 2026.
'APEC 2026 SZ' a global opportunity The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, the third Chinese city to host this important international event after Shanghai and Beijing.
15,947 Drones! Shenzhen drone show breaks Guinness World Record again, staging fireworks with tech magic On October 17, Shenzhen-based company High Great successfully broke two Guinness World Records in one day. Using 15,947 drones, it broke the record for "the most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously operated by a single computer." Simultaneously, it also set a new record for "the most fireworks launched from UAVs in a display" by launching 7,496 fireworks. The drones successfully launched 7,496 fireworks into the night sky, reimagining the traditional "fiery trees and silver flowers" in a digital form. A grand and precise fireworks spectacle bloomed across the heavens, sparkling with light and color.
Qianhai Snow World set to debut in Shenzhen at end of September Get ready, snow enthusiasts! Shenzhen's Qianhai Snow World, a snow-themed wonderland, is set to welcome visitors from around the globe on September 29.
How foreign delegates respond to Shenzhen's smart, green lifestyle From September 10 to 11, representatives from foreign friendship cities and organizations of South China's Guangdong Province toured Shenzhen, a pioneer of China's reform and opening-up, visiting enterprises and institutions in education, technology, architecture, and waste management to experience the city's tech-driven, green lifestyle firsthand.