Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the upcoming informal meeting of leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

"The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will be held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19 under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together." President Xi Jinping will chair the meeting and deliver remarks," the ministry said in a statement.