On September 21, 2023, San Francisco Mayor London Breed publicly announced Kevin Xu as a leading sponsor of APEC 2023 and Co-Chair of the APEC 2023 Host Committee. The City of San Francisco recognized that Xu and MEBO Group made tremendous contributions to the Host Committee, and that MEBO Group's efforts strengthened the close ties between San Francisco and the Asia-Pacific region.
In an official statement, the City noted that MEBO Group generously donated US$1 million to the San Francisco Special Events Committee. As the first supporter of APEC 2023, the contribution not only paved the way for a successful summit but also demonstrated MEBO Group's significant commitment to positive impact as a global business leader — reinforcing San Francisco's standing as a global city and deepening its ties with the Asia-Pacific in business development, cultural exchange, and community influence.
Xu said San Francisco and its communities are full of opportunity and promise. As Co-Chair of the APEC 2023 Host Committee, he looks forward to fully leveraging the APEC platform, upholding APEC's mission, and focusing deeply on social responsibility and international relations. Hosting APEC is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for San Francisco, greatly strengthening connections between the Asia-Pacific, the Bay Area, the United States, and the world.
The City's statement also noted Xu's conviction that APEC 2023 will engage younger generations in the organization's noble mission, and that San Francisco — with its open, inclusive communities and talented workforce — will continue driving the world forward. MEBO, founded by Dr. Rongxiang Xu in 1987 and headquartered in Los Angeles and China, is renowned for its Moist Exposed Burn Ointment and continues to grow under Kevin Xu's leadership as an international company dedicated to consumer health and well-being.
Since the UN Charter was signed at the San Francisco Conference in 1945, APEC 2023 will be the largest gathering of world leaders the city has ever hosted — and MEBO Group will be deeply involved in welcoming this international event together with San Francisco.