Round Table China APEC Next Gen: remaking the Asia-Pacific
Oct 29, 2025
Lv Xiaoning, co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Annual Forum and an entrepreneur bridging China and Italy, shares insights on the evolving landscape of youth entrepreneurship. She discusses the importance of youth voices within APEC, highlights opportunities in green tech and generative AI, and explores challenges young entrepreneurs face in diverse markets. Lv also emphasizes the need for clear storytelling in branding and advocates for a cultural shift towards innovation, showcasing how young leaders are transforming industries and attracting global interest.
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First APEC Sparked A Career Shift
- Lv Xiaoning described her first APEC experience in Papua New Guinea where she organized Voices of the Future and met delegates from 21 economies.
- That event shifted her role from participant to organizer and led to founding the Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Annual Forum.
APEC Youth Focus Has Broadened
- Lv observed a shift in young entrepreneurs' topics from pure digital innovation to sustainability and social impact.
- She also noticed more co-innovation across economies and rising female leadership on APEC stages.
Three Cross-Regional Opportunity Areas
- Lv identified green transformation, generative AI, and cross-border e-commerce as top opportunities across the region.
- She warned that differing regulations, market culture, and trust barriers remain major challenges for global expansion.