As journalists from across the Asia-Pacific region gather in Shenzhen for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week, the Media Center is ready to serve as a hub for reporting, broadcasting and international exchange.
Located at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, the Media Center offers a range of facilities and services to make journalists' work more convenient while providing opportunities to explore Guangdong's culture and creativity.
Here's what journalists can find inside.
A workspace for global media
The media workspace is where journalists can settle in and prepare their reports. It features around 700 workstations, providing space for writing, editing and other reporting tasks. Dedicated work booths are also available for journalists who need a quiet place to work with their teams, though advance booking is required.
For television reporters and media organizations planning live broadcasts, dedicated reporting points are equipped with cameras, computers, lighting and microphones. These facilities can be booked in advance, reducing the need to bring additional equipment.
The Media Center also has two press conference halls, both equipped with simultaneous interpretation facilities to help journalists from different countries follow official briefings.
Take a break at the Home of Journalists
When it is time to step away from work, journalists can visit the Home of Journalists, a space combining Guangdong's cultural heritage, creative experiences and technologies.
One of its highlights is the "My Guangdong Memories" photo booth. Visitors can choose from a selection of iconic landmarks across Guangdong, take a photo and print a personalized postcard on the spot—a special souvenir from their time in Shenzhen.
At the IP GUANGDONG booth, journalists can also borrow selected DJI equipment, including the Osmo Pocket 4P, by presenting valid media credentials and completing on-site registration.
There is another surprise for visitors: a cultural blind bag filled with Guangdong-themed creative products and other gifts. Journalists can obtain one by following and interacting with IP GUANGDONG's social media accounts, subject to the collection requirements and daily availability.
The cultural exhibition area offers another opportunity to discover Guangdong's connections with the world. It features Qiaopi (overseas Chinese letters and remittance documents) from all 21 APEC member economies. These historical records tell stories of overseas Chinese communities keeping in touch with their families back home across oceans and generations.
A visual journey through Guangdong and the Asia-Pacific region
On the way from the media workspace to the dining area, journalists can also explore "APEC Vision: Guangdong Impressions," an illustration exhibition jointly presented by IP GUANGDONG and China Daily.
Featuring 40 selected works by illustrators from APEC economies, including China, the U.S., Russia, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia, the exhibition offers glimpses of Guangdong's vibrant streets, natural landscapes and everyday life.
Through different artistic perspectives, the exhibition creates a visual meeting point for cultures across the Asia-Pacific region, inviting visitors to slow down, appreciate familiar scenes from different perspectives and discover connections between communities.
Stay updated with the official Media Center website.
For the latest information, journalists can visit the official APEC China 2026 Media Center website: https://press.apec2026.cn/#/home
The website provides media notices, event schedules, service information and other useful updates to help journalists plan their coverage.
From professional reporting facilities and convenient equipment support to cultural experiences and opportunities for international exchange, the Media Center offers more than just a place to work. It is also a window into Guangdong and a space for journalists from across the Asia-Pacific region to connect and share stories.
Reporter | Li Fangwang
Video & Poster | Qin Shaolong
