China, the second-largest economy of the world and a member economy of APEC, hosts the APEC Summit in 2026 in Shenzhen, the heart of China’s manufacturing and technological innovation. The historical occasion offers a unique chance to reflect upon the future of inclusive development. As a globally oriented research institute based in southern China, IPP believes that the Asia-Pacific has served as an example of how culturally and developmentally diverse economies co-exist and cooperate through mutual respect, peaceful dialogue, and volunteerism.
