China has officially welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting scheduled for November in Shenzhen. The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Saturday. Putin’s attendance signals continued engagement between China and Russia despite ongoing global tensions. The APEC meeting in Shenzhen is expected to focus on regional economic cooperation and development. This event provides a platform for leaders to discuss critical economic issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. China views Putin's participation as a positive step toward fostering dialogue and collaboration. Shenzhen is ready to host leaders from across the region for this important summit.