APEC Summit Sparks Concerns for San Francisco Businesses and Residents

Chinatown restaurants in San Francisco are facing increased scrutiny and temporary closures due to health code violations ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Inspectors from the San Francisco Department of Public Health have visited multiple restaurants, causing panic in the community. Some restaurant owners believe the city is putting pressure on small businesses to meet standards without addressing other issues, such as cleanliness and homelessness. Critics argue that the public health department lacks understanding of Asian and Chinese cuisines. The department denies that the crackdown is related to APEC.