00:00The stage is set for the APEX Summit. Leaders from across Asia-Pacific are gathering in the Chinese Technology Hub
00:08for high-stakes talks on trade, innovation and regional cooperation.
00:13Here's a report from Ping Tallest Tower in Shenzhen and the second tallest in China, fifth in the world after
00:21Burj Khalifa. Take a look.
00:26At 599.1 meters, this is the Ping An Financial Center in Shenzhen. This is the tallest building in Shenzhen.
00:36We are at the 116th floor. In all, this building has 118 floors but this is the observation floor at
00:43116th floor.
00:44And if you look right behind me, that lake there and right next to that lake, those two buildings, that
00:51is where the APEX conference will take place on the 18th and the 19th.
00:56And three amongst the most crucial leaders taking part in an effort to find a solution to critical issues like
01:04the Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S.-Iran war.
01:07U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping will be here.
01:14There will be a trilateral on the sidelines of the APEX conference and you can see that location from here.
01:21That's the lake. Those are the buildings right next to it.
01:24And China is trying to showcase Shenzhen, an ancient city, as a modern 21st century city as you can see
01:31in these images.
01:33Now, that is the Shenzhen Bay. This is the southern part of China.
01:37That's the bridge that you cross and across is Hong Kong that China also wants to showcase.
01:43So, while Hong Kong is seen as the business center, China is developing Shenzhen as the manufacturing and tech hub
01:51of China.
01:52And this is where India today will be reporting from ground zero to report whether there is forward movement on
01:59two very critical issues of conflicts in different parts of the world.
02:04Gaurav Savant in Shenzhen, China for India today.
02:08So, we are at China's second tallest building in Shenzhen.
02:13The Ping An Financial Tower is the tallest building.
02:17And here, Chinese culture and Chinese art, they are also being showcased for the APEX conference.
02:24So, for example, this is traditional Chinese painting.
02:28This is a traditional brush.
02:29And just come here and see how beautiful this pottery and painting is.
02:34Now, when APEX leaders come here, they will be, these will be presented to various heads of state and government.
02:42And the master of art here, he's actually teaching people how this traditional painting is actually done.
02:50Well, I've tried my hand at it, not much of a painter.
02:53But you can just see how beautiful this is.
02:57China is actually showcasing its culture.
02:59Ancient culture in a modern 21st century city.
03:05So, if you look inside the building, you see culture, their traditional art.
03:09If you look outside, you see Shenzhen, the APEX and tech hub of China.
03:16Gaurav Savant in Shenzhen, China for India today.
03:19In Chinese culture, symbols mean a lot.
03:23For example, when you look at this chariot being drawn by an elephant that you usually don't see.
03:29Because chariots are usually drawn by horses or kings sit on elephants.
03:35But in Chinese culture, if a chariot is drawn by an elephant, it's considered extremely auspicious.
03:43And when you look at this magnificent piece of art, what does it say?
03:54Now, this is exactly what China is trying to showcase through the APEX conference, the Asia Pacific Economic Conference,
04:04that economy, internet economies mean prosperity.
04:08While this is China's story, is that actually the case, those who've dealt with China perhaps may have differing views
04:17on that,
04:18especially on the Belt and Road Initiative and loans and certain other aspects.
04:24But China's story is all about peace and prosperity through economic cooperation.
04:29But what also makes this conference extremely interesting is the trilateral on the sidelines of this conference
04:36between the American president, the Chinese president and the Russian president.
04:39Will that pave the way for peace?
04:42Will that bring prosperity in the world is the big question.
04:46Will wars stop, whether between Russia and Ukraine and US and Iran?
04:50We'll be tracking that story.
04:52Gaurav Savant in Shenzhen, China for India today.
