Editor’s note: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is coming to China again! On Nov 18 and 19, leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region (区域) will gather in Shenzhen, Guangdong, for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. This will be the third time China has hosted APEC, and the first time in 12 years. From the fusion (融合) of flavors from around the world on our plates to the supply chains behind our devices (设备) and the exchanges connecting young people across borders, APEC’s impact is everywhere. On these two pages, let’s explore how regional cooperation (合作) has quietly shaped our lives.