Shenzhen Releases APEC 2026 Host-City Promotional Film

Presented by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and produced by Shenzhen Media Group, “Shenzhen: Where the Future Takes Shape” connects the city’s pioneering reforms and people-centered development with the 2026 APEC “China Year” theme, “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.” It introduces Chinese modernization to international audiences and welcomes visitors from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond, reflecting Shenzhen’s stated commitment to openness and cooperation with regional partners.

The film portrays the city through six dimensions: innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally advanced and smart. It includes more than 260 shots, 99% of them newly filmed in 2026, and runs for six minutes. Its scenes range from technological innovation and urban spaces to natural landscapes and cultural diversity.

Chinese- and English-language versions premiered simultaneously on Shenzhen Media Group platforms, including Shenzhen TV’s 4K Ultra HD channel, its international channel and the international social media network “Shenzhen Channel.” The closing narration invites viewers to gather in Shenzhen and work together toward a brighter future, saying the world will come together in the city in 2026 to write a new chapter in building an Asia-Pacific Community to prosper together.