#APEC Summit

#APEC Summit

Chinese media has shifted its narrative ahead of the Biden-Xi meeting at the APEC summit, portraying a friendly relationship between the two countries.

The shift in rhetoric is unlikely to last, as Chinese media has a history of portraying the US as a threat. [ more ]

San Francisco is dismantling metal security fencing put up for the APEC summit.

Small businesses in the area claim the summit did not bring in the customers they were hoping for. [ more ]

The APEC summit caused disruptions to bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit in San Francisco.

Advocates are calling for the release of updated crash data for Vision Zero in San Francisco. [ more ]

The US and China showcase their presidential limos during the APEC summit, symbolizing Beijing's growing self-confidence.

Xi Jinping refers to the US as a 'friend' during his talks with Joe Biden.

Both leaders understand the importance of cooperation and the need to close ranks between the two countries. [ more ]

China's President Xi Jinping and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a rare face-to-face meeting at the APEC summit, where they discussed reviving their relations.

Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China and Japan to coexist peacefully, cooperate, and grow together, while also focusing on common interests and handling differences.

China and Japan agreed to more high-level economic dialogue and plan to formulate a new framework to discuss exports and trade. [ more ]

San Francisco created a Potemkin village to impress the visiting dignitaries during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

The city brought in law enforcement personnel and municipal workers to create an illusion of cleanliness and security. [ more ]

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC), the biggest gathering of world leaders in San Francisco since 1945, is taking place from Nov. 11-17

Unprecedented security measures are causing significant impact on public transit, streets, parking, highways, and bridges in San Francisco

Some MUNI stops are inaccessible due to security zones set up by the U.S. Secret Service [ more ]

Traffic in San Francisco is relatively light due to road closures and security measures for the APEC Summit.

Commuters are warned to expect heavy traffic and delays starting Tuesday when the Bay Bridge closes down one lane in both directions. [ more ]

San Francisco is hosting the APEC Summit, welcoming economic leaders from across the world.

Security measures, including road closures and limited access to the waterfront, are in place for the summit.

The summit aims to foster cooperation and exchange ideas among economies in the Asia Pacific region. [ more ]