Nikk Mitchell arrived in China at 18. Nineteen years later, he remains here, having founded his own business. It was Hangzhou's robust support and industry connections that saved him the years of relentless trial and error that hardware development typically demands. Today, his team brings Peking Opera to life through immersive VR experiences.

Tomorrow, young founders from 21 APEC economies will gather in Hangzhou for the APEC Youth Entrepreneurs Conference, turning innovative ideas into tangible, thriving businesses and driving inclusive, sustained growth across the entire region.