With the 2026 APEC meetings entering the "Shenzhen time," Nanshan District hosted a Spring Appreciation Event at Sea World on January 23. Consular officials and business leaders gathered at this symbolic site of Shenzhen's reform to foster cooperation ahead of the APEC meeting.
An immersive tour blending coastal scenery and tech innovation showcased Shenzhen's dynamism. Jennifer Jakob, Consul of the Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, praised the area's livability.
Dongouk Ahn, Deputy Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Guangzhou, was impressed by his first Sea World visit.
The event included a symbolic photo at the Nuwa statue and a VR experience, underscoring the city's innovative spirit.
Cao Saixian, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee, detailed the city's comprehensive preparations for the APEC meeting, extending a warm invitation for deepened cooperation.
Li Xiaoning, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Nanshan District Committee, stated Nanshan would leverage the APEC meetings to deepen exchanges, noting its robust foreign trade performance.
María De Los Angeles Arrieta, Consul General of Argentina in Guangzhou, highlighted logistics cooperation via Shenzhen's ports as a key focus.
Reporter | Cai Minling
Photo | China Merchants Shekou
Editor | Huang Qini, Ou Xiaoming, James Campion, Shen He
(Huang Wenge has also contributed to the story)
