San Francisco Gears Up for APEC Conference Amidst Homelessness Challenge
Workers in San Francisco are preparing the city for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference, where politicians, executives, and journalists from around the world are expected to gather. The conference will address economic and security issues, including U.S.-Chinese tensions, trade, technology exports, and more. While the event brings global attention to the city, it also highlights the stark contrast between its tech wealth and homelessness issues. Advocacy groups express frustration over homeless sweeps and the lack of temporary housing during the conference, emphasizing the ongoing problem of homelessness in San Francisco.
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