The Second Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC China 2026 began in Shanghai yesterday. Through the meeting, participants will review APEC cooperation in the first half of this year, secure early harvests, and prepare for the outcomes of the leaders’ meeting and other events for the remainder of the year. This is the third time that China plays host to APEC. Shenzhen will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November. As the main channel for APEC cooperation, the Senior Officials’ Meeting prepares the groundwork for the leaders’ meeting. This year, it was held in February, May, and August in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Dalian, respectively