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APEC China 2026: The Complete Guide
What APEC is, how its consensus-based process works, why 2026 is China's third host year, and the major meetings from Guangzhou and Shanghai to Dalian and Shenzhen.
Dalian SOM3: August 17-28
The Third Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings is the final major policy-building cluster before leaders gather in November. Understand its role, likely agenda and relevance to the host city.
Shenzhen Leaders' Meeting: November 18-19
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will anchor Leaders' Week, alongside the CEO Summit and the joint meeting of foreign and trade ministers.