On August 28, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 28, Li Yingyang increased his OTC holdings at an average price of HK$0.2867 per share on August 23$ST INTL HLDGS (08521.HK)$815.95 million common shares worth approximately HK$23.3933 million. After the increase in holdings, Li Yingyang's latest number of shares held was 815.95 million shares, and the ratio of good positions increased from 0.00% to 17.00%.
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