The APEC summit serves not only as a platform for economic and trade dialogue but also as a stage for member economies to showcase their cultural heritage. At the Shanghai summit, China’s Shu brocade captivated the world, standing alongside other iconic textiles such as Thailand’s Thai silk and Indonesia’s batik.

Boasting a 2,000-year history, Shu brocade is celebrated for its symmetrical patterns, vibrant colors, and bold contrasts. A quintessential craft of the Han Chinese, it embodies a distinctive regional aesthetic and was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.