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The 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting Held in Nanjing, "Investing in People" Becomes a Shared Action Across Asia-Pacific

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The 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting Held in Nanjing, "Investing in People" Becomes a Shared Action Across Asia-Pacific. (2026, September 22). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/the-8th-apec-human-resources-development-ministerial-meeting-held-in-nanjing-investing-in-people-becomes/article_7bcdd75e-cf87-54b3-80d4-5bdfc39a1e5e.html

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The 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting took place in Nanjing on September 21, 2026. The meeting resulted in a joint statement emphasizing the importance of modernizing human resources development and implementing lifelong vocational skills training across Asia-Pacific countries. Nanjing was chosen as the host due to its strong commitment to education and workforce development; the city is home to numerous universities and has recently expanded support for workers in emerging industries like food delivery and livestreaming.
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The 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on September 21, 2026. The meeting adopted the "Nanjing Statement," which includes six policy recommendations aimed at modernizing human resources development and fostering a stronger Asia-Pacific community. Participants agreed to enhance lifelong vocational skills training systems, making "investing in people" a shared priority across the region. Nanjing was chosen for its commitment to education and talent development; it is home to 54 universities and has entered the global top 100 for science and technology talent competitiveness.

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📰 APEC HR Meeting Nanjing
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APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting China Jiangsu Province NANJING

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NANJING GPE · 5× APEC ORG · 2× China GPE · 1× Chinese Academy of Engineering ORG · 1× Jiangsu Province GPE · 1× the Chinese Academy of Sciences ORG · 1×

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The meeting adopted the Joint Statement of the 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting (Nanjing Statement), with participants agreeing to work together to modernize human resources development and contribute to building a stronger Asia-Pacific community.
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The 8th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Sept. 21. asserted
Meeting → hold → Sept.
The meeting adopted the Joint Statement of the 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting (Nanjing Statement), with participants agreeing to work together to modernize human resources development and contribute to building a stronger Asia-Pacific community. asserted
participants → adopt → community
The statement put forward six policy recommendations on employment and called on APEC economies to strengthen lifelong vocational skills training systems, making “investing in people” a shared action across the Asia-Pacific region. asserted
investing → put → region
Why was Nanjing chosen to host such a high-level multilateral meeting? asserted
Nanjing → choose → meeting
The ancient capital, with a history spanning six dynasties, has made “investing in people” part of everyday life. asserted
investing → span → life
The city has also entered the global top 100 for science and technology talent competitiveness. asserted
city → enter → competitiveness
In its latest talent policies released this year, Nanjing expanded support to workers in emerging forms of employment, including food delivery riders and livestreaming hosts. asserted
Nanjing → release → riders
From leading scientists to frontline workers, the city is creating opportunities for people from all walks of life to realize their potential. asserted
people → lead → potential
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