GUANGZHOU: The opening session of the First Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC China 2026 was held in Guangzhou on Tuesday, bringing together representatives to advance preparations for this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation agenda.
Addressing the opening session, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Chinese side will work to promote the adoption of an outcome document that is clear in direction and rich in content at the Leaders’ Meeting this year.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the Chinese side will actively expand the pathway for the building of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, and promote the formulation of a blueprint for upgrading connectivity.
Driven by innovation, the Chinese side will promote the digital, intelligent and green transition for APEC members, Wang said, noting that the Chinese side will also work for deepening practical cooperation in various fields around development-related governance issues.
