From 31 August to 1 September 2026, the 21st Bled Strategic Forum was held in Slovenia. Political figures from multiple European countries, as well as representatives from EU institutions, think tank scholars, and delegates from extra-regional countries, attended the event. Focusing on the theme "The Power to Shape the Future", the Forum hosted numerous discussions and exchange activities.

Ambassador Wu Hongbo, former Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs, led a working group from the Secretariat of the China-CEEC Cooperation and attended the meeting upon invitation, where he delivered a speech.