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ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
San Francisco

As APEC events wrap up, many SF Chinatown businesses wait for economic boost

Seniors living inside the Moscone Center APEC perimeter had their regular meal delivery service disrupted.
Businesses in San Francisco, including Chinatown, have been impacted by the APEC summit, with decreased foot traffic and fewer visitors. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
6 months ago
San Francisco

APEC Includes GAYPEC and Other Queer Additions - San Francisco Bay Times

The APEC conference in San Francisco is coming to a close.
The summit is the largest international political gathering in the city since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
San Francisco

Where did San Francisco's homeless people go during APEC? Not very far

Despite efforts to clean up San Francisco for the APEC summit, homelessness and open-air drug use persists in the city.
City officials cleared out tent encampments and promised new emergency shelter beds, but homeless individuals simply moved to other areas.
Open-air drug use has been noticeably quiet near major summit locations, but homeless residents note that this is only temporary. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area drivers navigate APEC-related traffic changes with summit underway in SF

Road closures and increased traffic in San Francisco due to the APEC party for President Biden.
Security measures and increased personnel put in place for the APEC event, causing disruptions in the city.
Local residents hoping the event benefits local businesses. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area locals and visitors navigate traffic impact, events as APEC summit comes to San Francisco

San Francisco residents are preparing for APEC and discussing the challenges of road closures and traffic.
Locals are planning ahead and adjusting their schedules to avoid the inconvenience caused by APEC.
Some residents are choosing to avoid the APEC zones altogether and enjoy their last moments of normalcy before the city enters the global spotlight. [ more ]
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SFGATE
6 months ago
San Francisco

What to know about the Bay Bridge lane closures this week

APEC is categorized as a National Special Security Event and requires intense security throughout San Francisco.
Multiple road closures and increased presence of California Highway Patrol officers expected during the APEC summit. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

Here are five key takeaways from the Bay Area's global summit

A reset with China
High-profile attendees at the APEC forum in San Francisco [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden and Xi hash out 'real progress' at rare talks DW 11/16/2023

Biden and Xi had a rare face-to-face meeting during the APEC summit.
Biden said talks with Xi made "real progress." [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
World news

China's Xi arrives in California for high-stakes meeting with Biden, APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his first visit to the US in six years, aiming to restore normal communications with the Biden administration.
Xi's visit includes a meeting with President Biden and attendance at the APEC forum, with the goal of reducing friction in the US-China rivalry.
US officials emphasized the importance of freedoms and a rules-based order in the Asia-Pacific region. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
World news

A fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit

The U.S.-China economic battle has global consequences and affects the world economy.
A detente between the U.S. and China could benefit the global economy.
The APEC summit and Biden-Xi meeting may help cool some economic tensions. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
World news

Biden to host China's Xi, Asia-Pacific allies at APEC summit in San Francisco

President Joe Biden is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, with Chinese President Xi Jinping in attendance.
The meeting is an opportunity for Biden and Xi to address a range of disagreements, including Taiwan.
Other leaders at APEC may view the Biden-Xi meeting as a sideshow but are relieved by the opportunity for communication. [ more ]
KQED
6 months ago
Environment

Heads of State Fly to SFO for APEC, But at What Cost to the Environment? | KQED

Private aircraft activity is expected to be higher than normal during APEC.
Climate and human rights activists have already started protesting the event. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay food

Photos: Bandaloop teaches aerial dancing like its Transamerica Pyramid show

BANDALOOP, an aerial dance troupe, performed a stunt by rappelling down the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.
The troupe's performance was related to the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in the city.
BANDALOOP used the stunt to promote the grand opening of its newly renovated studios in West Oakland. [ more ]
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