San Francisco's Controversial Vagrant Removal Sparks Outrage Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit

San Francisco has conducted a major clean-up of homeless encampments ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for the APEC summit, sparking outrage and accusations of prioritizing appearances over addressing the ongoing homelessness crisis. The city cleaned up several intersections in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, leaving previously overrun areas spotless. Governor Gavin Newsom defended the clean-up, stating that it was part of ongoing efforts to improve the city's streets. Critics argue that the clean-up is temporary and that the homeless issue will resurface once the summit is over. Thousands of protesters are expected to gather during the summit, addressing various issues including human rights and China's influence operations.