APEC Summit

PHOTOS: Bay Bridge shutdown to San Francisco protests for APEC 2023

Friday, November 17, 2023
There were several protests throughout APEC but perhaps the most notable was when Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down the Bay Bridge.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As expected, there were several protests throughout the week of APEC as world leaders converged on San Francisco to talk about how to better spur trade and economic growth across the Pacific region.

Perhaps the notable protest was on the Bay Bridge where demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas shut down the roadway for several hours.

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a protest in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place on Nov. 14, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Police officers clear protesters blocking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while demonstrating against the APEC summit Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators hold signs as they march in opposition to the APEC Summit Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
A demonstrator prays outside of the Chinese Consulate to protest the participation in the APEC Summit of Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators march to protest the participation in the APEC Summit of Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators hold signs as they march in opposition to the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators march to protest the participation in the APEC Summit of Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Police officers detain a protester blocking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while demonstrating against the APEC summit and the Israel-Hamas war, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.AP
Protesters march along Market Street while demonstrating against the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators march in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators link themselves and shout at attendees to protest the APEC Summit Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators stage outside of the Chinese Consulate to protest the participation in the APEC Summit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.AP
Demonstrators march in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Pro-Palestinian supporters climb a clock during a demonstration against the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
Demonstrators shout slogans after shuttting down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.AP
Protesters against Chinese President Xi Jinping march near the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.AP
A demonstrator is detained by police while protesting the participation of China's President Xi Jinping outside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).AP
Amaani Cassim, 16, joins several thousand other demonstrators marching against the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in San Francisco.AP


However, there were several others that occurred within San Francisco near the Moscone Center and at SFO for Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival.

The majority of the demonstrations were peaceful with just a few incidents escalating into fights.

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