Some US CEOs reportedly skip Shenzhen APEC summit
China has extended its Shenzhen APEC deadline again, and some American executives are said to stay away over unclear schedule details.
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What happened
China has repeatedly extended the deadline for the Shenzhen APEC summit. Some American CEOs are reportedly staying away from the gathering because of poor communication about its schedule and planned events. Ahead of the meeting, which is expected to draw Xi, Trump and Putin, questions have been raised about whether Shenzhen is ready to host it.
Why it matters
Poor communication about the schedule and planned events is leaving some American business leaders unwilling to attend the summit.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 6:00 AM ET: Shenzhen authorities are stepping up readiness efforts ahead of the APEC summit, which is expected to draw Xi, Trump and Putin.
- Oct 18, 8:29 AM ET: China has extended the Shenzhen APEC deadline again, and some American CEOs are reportedly staying away over poor communication about the schedule.
Coverage
- China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused? (The Star (Malaysia))
- Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit? (South China Morning Post)
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