Hong Kong Apec finance meet to project 'China's voice' on stability, treasury chief says

Hong Kong's treasury chief says the upcoming Apec finance ministers' meeting will showcase 'China's voice' on regional stability, positioning the city as a neutral venue for dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. The statement signals Beijing's intent to use the forum to counter Western narratives and assert influence in the Asia-Pacific. The meeting's outcomes and attendance remain uncertain, but the framing underscores China's soft-power push.