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Shenzhen prepares to host APEC leaders and business summit
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will take place in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 and 19.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the meeting, and leaders including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are expected to attend.
Shenzhen has tightened preparations, with drones banned and added security measures as thousands of officials, journalists and visitors arrive.
The gathering also includes an APEC chief executives’ summit, where Xi is due to give a keynote speech.
US-China business ties are under strain, including over whether US companies should be allowed to sell AI hardware to China.
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned, adding a new complication to that debate.
Observers expect limited policy changes, and the meetings are scheduled to continue through November 19.
Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Xi will deliver remarks at the meeting.
Xi will also attend the APEC CEO summit on November 17 and 18 and give a keynote speech.
The meeting’s theme is “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.”
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are expected to attend, and Xi is due to hold talks with them.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the meeting. Leaders from APEC economies, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, are expected to attend.
- What
- The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
- When
- November 18 to 19, 2026.
- Where
- Shenzhen, China.
- Why
- The meeting is being held under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.
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Xi is due to attend the APEC CEO summit and deliver a keynote speech.
Xi is due to chair the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen.
- Meeting
- 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Dates
- November 18–19, 2026
- CEO summit
- November 17–18
- Meeting theme
- Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together
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