From 17 to 19 September 2025, the Seminar on APEC Digital Solutions and Technologies for Senior Citizens’ Connectivity and Healthiness, hosted by the Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA), was held in Beijing. The seminar brought together more than 30 representatives from 15 APEC member economies, including China, the United States, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Chile, Peru, and Hong Kong, China, as well as representatives from international organizations.

The seminar featured policy dialogues, capacity-building sessions, technology case sharing, and the release of best practices, focusing on the application of digital technologies to enhance the well-being, social connectivity, and quality of life of senior citizens. Participants exchanged experiences and lessons learned from across the Asia-Pacific, promoting regional cooperation and knowledge sharing in the field of healthy aging.

As part of the program, participants visited the Beijing Telecommunications Museum and a robotics experience center, gaining first-hand insights into China’s innovative practices in integrating digital communications, robotics, and elderly care. Many representatives noted that China’s systematic approach and practical experience in smart elderly care offer valuable references for building inclusive and sustainable aging service ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region.

The seminar was a key activity under the “APEC Digital Solutions and Technologies for Senior Citizens’ Connectivity and Healthiness” project approved in March 2024, which aims to facilitate regional exchanges and cooperation on healthy aging and explore the sustainable application of digital technologies in aging societies.