HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong has weathered financial crises, mass demonstrations and COVID-19. As the city prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule, Reuters spoke to five people who described the highs and lows since 1997. CHARLES LI, FORMER CEO OF HKEX: “That period (1997) is really a period full of anticipation and much hope that this is the beginning of a very long ride and the best is yet to come.” “Looking back, it largely has turned out to be the way that we have anticipated.” “I think the best moment is sometime in April 2014 at Boao [Forum]. There were a…