Beijing Embraces APEC China 2014

On November 5-11, China hosts in Beijing the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, including the Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting, the 26th APEC Ministerial Meeting, and the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. During the Leaders’ Week, China also hosts the APEC CEO Summit, APEC Business Advisory Council Dialogue with Leaders, and Leaders’ spouse programs.

Thirteen years ago, China hosted the 9th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shanghai. With the meeting in Beijing, China will become the third country to host APEC twice, after Japan and Indonesia. To successfully hold the APEC Summit, China has completed four Senior Officials’ Meetings.

On May 14, APEC holds its 2014 Second Senior Officials’ Meeting in Qingdao, Shandong Province.

On August 20, APEC’s Third Senior Officials’ Meeting is held in Beijing. Here, China’s State Councilor Yang Jiechi greets foreign dignitaries before a meeting.