China will host the 2026 APEC meeting in Shenzhen in November and welcome leaders from 21 member economies. This year's theme is "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," with openness, innovation and cooperation being three priorities. Shenzhen, a city renowned for its technology and innovation, serves as a microcosm of the close ties between China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Yusrin Zata Lini, from Indonesia, has obtained a master's degree in public policy and management from Tsinghua University and is currently a policy consultant. Through her observations, China and Indonesia have already initiated practical cooperation in artificial intelligence in areas such as agriculture, fishery, education and digital talent development. The two countries have also discussed other future-oriented sectors.

Zata believes that APEC cooperation should not only be discussed at the government level but also involve young people. She thinks that young people can play an integral role in promoting APEC cooperation, especially in building bridges between different countries, cultures and ideas. The younger generation can contribute to building a more connected, inclusive and sustainable Asia-Pacific community through openness and collaboration.