Shenzhen, the coastal metropolis in Guangdong Province, has been selected to host the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2026. This marks the third time China has hosted the prestigious event, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014. The announcement has thrust Shenzhen into the global spotlight, positioning it as a symbol of China’s economic transformation and technological prowess.