The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen is expected to create new opportunities for regional economic cooperation, with the Republic of Korea and China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region making contributions, a diplomat from the ROK said. "I hope that the upcoming APEC (meeting) in Shenzhen will provide fresh momentum for regional cooperation, instilling greater confidence in businesses seeking to diversify their investments and build solid partnerships," said Seo Man-kyo, consul general.