Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Jin Lei, the newly appointed Communist Party chief of Shenzhen, is preparing the city to host the Apec leaders' summit in November. This event marks Jin's first major test in his new role. Beijing aims to increase cooperation with Apec, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence. Shenzhen, a tech-driven manufacturing hub, offers an ideal location to showcase China's potential. Jin has been focusing on summit preparations, including addressing the issue of electric scooters causing traffic problems in the city. The Apec summit presents an opportunity for Shenzhen to demonstrate its technological advancements and contribute to China's broader goals of international cooperation.