China Briefs on APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting Preparations

Summary

On 14 August 2026, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China, as APEC host, will convene the third Senior Officials' Meeting in Dalian from 17 to 28 August. He said more than 2,300 delegates are expected to attend close to 130 sessions.

Commentary

The APEC Senior Officials' Meeting, with nearly 130 sessions and over 2,300 delegates, covers trade and food security. As APEC accounts for almost half of global trade, the outcomes matter for New Zealand. Local small and medium-sized enterprises could gain from streamlined customs procedures and e-commerce rules that lower costs, yet rivalry between major powers may create divergent standards and raise compliance costs.

Agriculture discussions in Dalian could also influence market access for dairy and meat exports.

Keywords: APEC Third Senior Officials' Meeting, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, Dalian, meeting preparations, 2026 APEC host, over 2,300 delegates

摘要

2026年8月14日，外交部发言人郭嘉昆称，作为APEC东道主，中方将于8月17日至28日在大连举办第三次高官会，预计2300余名代表参会，含近130场会议。

评论

APEC高官会近130场会议、2300名代表，涉贸易粮食。APEC占全球贸易近半。新西兰中小企业可关注海关通关、电商规则降成本；但大国博弈或致标准分化，增合规风险。

大连农业议程或影响乳肉出口准入。

关键词: APEC第三次高官会, 外交部发言人, 郭嘉昆, 大连, 会议筹备, 2026年APEC东道主, 2300余名代表

Source: Global Times