The APEC Study Centers Consortium Youth Scholars Forum opened Thursday at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) in Longgang District. The gathering brought together more than 800 scholars and representatives from 13 APEC economies — including Australia, Chile, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, and Singapore — to explore critical themes of youth empowerment and innovation-led growth. As a key event in the APEC China 2026 series, the forum aims to facilitate in-depth exchange and cooperation among Asia-Pacific youth on innovation, education, and sustainability