Deepen Asia-Pacific Cooperation, Build a Bridge for Development
Foster deep cooperation and exchange across the economy, culture, arts, and education sectors in the Asia-Pacific region.
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2026 APEC Summit successfully held in Shanghai
Representatives from over 20 economies in Asia-Pacific gathered in Shanghai to engage in in-depth discussions on regional economic integration, digital economy development, and other key topics.
Asia-Pacific Cultural and Art Exchange Week Officially Launches
The week-long cultural and artistic exchange kicks off with书画 exhibitions, music performances, and intangible cultural heritage showcases.
New Framework for Educational Cooperation: Asia-Pacific University Alliance Established
A coalition of 30 leading universities across Asia-Pacific has been established to advance credit transfer, academic exchange, and joint training programs.
Report Released: Trends in the Integration of Digital Economy and Traditional Culture
The report provides an in-depth analysis of how digital technologies empower the preservation and innovation of traditional culture, offering multiple constructive recommendations.
Applications Open for the Asia-Pacific Young Artists Residency Program
Open to young artists under 40 in the Asia-Pacific region for a three-month cross-cultural residency.
Center Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with UNESCO
Both parties will engage in deep cooperation in cultural heritage preservation, educational equity, and artistic exchange.
The Asia-Pacific Cultural and Art Exchange Week is about to open.
A week-long cultural feast featuring calligraphy and painting exhibitions, live music performances, and intangible cultural heritage showcases.
Four Key Areas of Communication
Centered in the Asia-Pacific region, we drive deep collaboration across economics, culture, arts, and education.
Economy
Facilitate trade and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region
- Build a cross-border investment and trade matchmaking platform
- Host APEC Summit and Roundtable Forum
- Foster collaboration between the digital economy and green development
Culture
Foster dialogue and diverse integration between Eastern and Western cultures
- Organize the Asia-Pacific Cultural and Arts Exchange Week
- Promote the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage
- Launch multilingual cultural publishing and dissemination cooperation
Art
Build an international art exchange platform and foster creative collaboration
- Organizing International Biennales and Joint Art Exhibitions
- Implement the international residency program for young artists
- Integrate traditional arts with modern creative industries
Education
Deepening Internationalization of Education and Academic Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
- Promote the credit recognition mechanism of the Asia-Pacific University Alliance
- Launch joint training and academic exchange programs
- Build a platform for sharing educational resources and fostering research collaboration
Elite Spotlight
Zhang Mingyuan
Chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
EconomyLong committed to regional economic cooperation in Asia-Pacific, advancing multiple cross-border trade facilitation initiatives.
Li Wenhui
Chairman of the International Cultural and Artistic Exchange Foundation
CulturePromote dialogue and integration between Eastern and Western cultures by organizing multiple large-scale international cultural exchange events.
Yuichi Tanaka
Dean of the Academy of Contemporary Art in Asia-Pacific
ArtA leading figure in contemporary art, whose works have won awards at international biennales.
Chen Xuefang
Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Higher Education Alliance
EducationDeeply committed to international higher education, advancing academic collaboration and joint talent development among universities across the Asia-Pacific region.
David Chen
Chief Advisor, Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Research Institute
EconomySenior expert in the global digital economy and technological innovation, providing strategic consulting to governments of multiple countries.
Sunny
Chairman of the Asian Cultural Heritage Preservation Alliance
CultureLong-term focus on the conservation of Asian cultural heritage, leading multiple cross-border heritage restoration projects.
Marco Rossi
Curator of the International Contemporary Art Biennale
ArtInternationally renowned curator who has organized numerous large-scale contemporary art exhibitions in Venice, Basel, and other major cities.
Sarah Williams
Board Member, Global Education Innovation Foundation
EducationAdvancing global educational equity and innovation by launching multiple education aid initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Live: APEC Dialogue
Guest:Zhang Mingyuan, Chairperson | 2026-08-10 14:00
