#Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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SFGATE
6 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco is a ghost town this week

San Francisco's Union Square is quiet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Tourist areas in the city are empty due to road closures and warnings to stay away.
Residents have an opportunity to experience popular tourist spots with less crowds. [ more ]
www.vice.com
6 months ago
San Francisco

San Fancisco's Xi Homeless Sweep Was Cheered by the Right. It Was Also Illegal, Advocates Say

City workers and police in San Francisco forced hundreds of unsheltered people living in tent encampments near the Moscone Convention Center to leave ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's annual conference.
Housing advocates allege that the displacement violated a court injunction, while right-wing figures and tech enthusiasts celebrated the action.
The displacement of the homeless population is part of a broader effort to make the area more comfortable for foreign leaders attending APEC. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
World news

In San Francisco, Asian Americans have mixed feelings about Biden meeting with Chinese President Xi

Asian Americans have mixed feelings about the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference and the meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Some Asian Americans believe that improving the relationship between the U.S. and China could reduce anti-Asian hate, but others worry about exploitation and environmental harm.
Chinese Americans in Chinatown express concerns about the Communist Party's control over banks and media and fear their critical remarks may impact travel to China. [ more ]
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