Hong Kong Hosts APEC Meeting Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Hong Kong is hosting the APEC finance ministers' meeting, highlighting its role in regional stability.
• The meeting comes 12 years after Hong Kong lost the chance to host due to pro-democracy protests.
• Beijing's tightening grip has reshaped Hong Kong, making dissent rare.
• The meeting aims to demonstrate 'China's voice' in a geopolitically charged world.
• Hong Kong is rebounding as a global financial center under Beijing's influence.