On 24 February 2026, Ms. Jieni Guo, Secretary General of the Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA), paid a visit to the APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF) at the Office of the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) to strengthen strategic collaboration and prepare for joint initiatives under the APEC framework.

Led by Dr. Srichattra Chaivongvilan, Strategist 1 at APEC CTF and NXPO, the delegation held in-depth discussions with Ms. Jieni Guo to translate cooperation into tangible outcomes. Both sides exchanged views on BIEA’s important role in supporting connectivity and cooperation among Beijing’s international partners by coordinating networks across government, the private sector, and academic and research institutions. This includes promoting exchange activities and innovation cooperation at the regional level, as well as supporting work aligned with China’s priorities in APEC—particularly on sustainable development and the transition toward a green economy.

In the meeting, both sides agreed to advance practical cooperation through a Low-Carbon Project and workshops. The cooperation will emphasize knowledge sharing and best practices, connecting expert networks, and developing policy approaches that can be implemented in practice.

APEC CTF reaffirmed its readiness to closely coordinate and drive cooperation with BIEA to enhance science, technology and innovation collaboration in the Asia-Pacific, support the transition to a low-carbon economy, and further strengthen cooperation networks among APEC economies going forward.