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The APEC summit in San Francisco has sparked widespread protests, with demonstrators advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, climate change action, and various social causes. Protesters have blocked traffic, confronted police in riot gear, and attempted to shut down the summit, obstructing entrances and disrupting downtown streets. The protests coincide with the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, drawing attention to a range of demands from a ceasefire in Gaza to human rights accountability.
World leaders participating in APEC gather in San Francisco for annual tradition of taking a group picture. https://t.co/1gx6v35VxS
As President Joe Biden turns his attention to the APEC summit in San Francisco, protests are expected to return to the areas near Moscone Center today. https://t.co/Lid9V22F8t
Hundreds of protesters blocked streets near the APEC summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. The demonstrations highlighted a range of demands, from a ceasefire in Gaza to accountability for human rights abuses. https://t.co/UOfJlkSVjS
Leaders from worlds of politics and tech took center stage at APEC Wednesday in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, speaking about the need to tie the sectors together and touching on topics ranging from climate change to artificial intelligence. https://t.co/Ft3OaSkLxP
While President Biden was on his way to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, protesters gathered in San Francisco and proceeded to block traffic entering the APEC conference. https://t.co/5qpfKtkKLb
Groups of protesters clashed in San Mateo County Wednesday as President @JoeBiden and China's President Xi Jinping met in their much-anticipated summit. Demonstrators also took to the streets of San Francisco to block traffic entering the @APEC conference. https://t.co/76afT8UxA0 https://t.co/sUshPc1ncp
Protesters took to the streets of San Francisco as a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place, obstructing some entrances to the APEC conference and blocking downtown streets https://t.co/syeeIf42l0 https://t.co/c9jD9IQO2t
Protests are ramping up as APEC continues with the arrival of Presidents @JoeBiden and Xi Jinping, along with other events. After hundreds marched down Market Street Tuesday demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, more groups gathered Wednesday. https://t.co/76afT8UxA0 https://t.co/hTatSEjX4N
Demonstrators are marching in San Francisco to protest the participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the #APECSummit. More on protests across the city here. (📷️ AP Photos) https://t.co/76afT8TZKs https://t.co/TZ1uUb9B1o
With the global spotlight on SF because of @APEC, some groups are jumping at the chance to get their message out. Protesters blocked the entrance to the conference's CEO summit this morning, with some harassing attendees. One skirmish was caught on video. https://t.co/76afT8UxA0 https://t.co/YzprkqksUm
“No to APEC” protesters standing behind barricades shout “Shame!” in the direction of APEC attendees and staff making their way through a pedestrian pathway near 5th and Mission in San Francisco. 🎥: Courtesy Eric Willams https://t.co/W08Gz9Rhhx
Protest outside APEC conference in San Francisco, where Biden is meeting with Xi today. https://t.co/lzvLJerhpU
Earlier this morning, “No 2 APEC” protestors were confronted by San Francisco police officers in riot gear on Mission and Fifth streets.📷: | Gina Castro #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/xOgbvlQpdT
A large protest near the APEC Summit conference in San Francisco Wednesday morning was blocking streets and forcing some attendees to run a gauntlet of protesters on their way to the event. https://t.co/ZpDp7cFRJO
Protesters back at it this morning in San Francisco during APEC meeting. Most calling for end to war in Gaza. https://t.co/ulsyMEKE6z
The group No to APEC aimed to block an entrance to the APEC summit in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday. https://t.co/Qzx5dh6wog
Protestors descend on San Francisco to 'shut down' APEC summit https://t.co/pHShHQwKEX https://t.co/ScPvcsja3I
Protestors clash with riot police as thousands descend on San Francisco to 'shut down' APEC summit as motorcade of 10 vehicles gets stuck in front of barricade https://t.co/9If2k03laE https://t.co/VWUPoeJcnk
APEC protestors block men in suits from entering the security perimeter near the Moscone Center in San Francisco | David Sjostedt/The Standard https://t.co/Ajy3W7eqwo
NEW: Climate change and war activists are blocking off streets and entrances to the APEC summit and staring down police in riot gear. Some protesters are reportedly harassing attendees trying to get to the summit. https://t.co/J2jVZdrC5x https://t.co/umDZhdhSzF
Climate change protesters were set to rally this morning outside the APEC summit in San Francisco. https://t.co/nQ2G2ErDFy https://t.co/NEtX1kdDbp
Anti-APEC Protesters Block Traffic in San Francisco. Read more by tapping the image below. ⬇️ #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/UxKL8FcOVr
LIVE VIDEO: A number of organizations are protesting the start of the APEC CEO summit Wednesday morning, attempting to shut it down and block APEC attendees from entering the event. https://t.co/gLEpUZRoNy
Demonstrators for various social causes believe APEC is the perfect setting for getting their message across as all eyes will be on San Francisco. https://t.co/WCXj1mvWmB
Demonstrators marched through San Francisco on Tuesday in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war as world leaders converged on the city for the APEC Summit. https://t.co/RQpVyvCYZ0 https://t.co/DvI5eLRx8e
Thousands gathered outside President Biden's DNC fundraiser in San Francisco, using APEC as a backdrop to demand the president's attention, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. https://t.co/qgYnYLMHzV https://t.co/lUPJVnpAJY
San Francisco became a gathering ground for advocacy and impassioned voices during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. https://t.co/nJl1EpvVZk
Protesters are continuing demonstrations in the Bay Area amid the APEC summit. In San Francisco, a "cease-fire in Gaza" message was projected onto the Ferry Building Monday night. https://t.co/BSxZigC7st https://t.co/aeTliE9Gcc
As APEC ramps up and more world leaders arrive in San Francisco, so do the challenges for everyone else living and working in the city. https://t.co/OmwWLUzVVP