On January 5, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 5, Rong Zhiquan increased his holdings at an average price of HK$24.0 per share on January 2$NANYANG HOLD (00212.HK)$5,000 common shares worth approximately HK$120,000. After the increase in holdings, Rong Zhiquan's latest shareholding was 2.3095 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 6.78% to 6.80%.
Additional Information: Box 24 - Mr Lincoln Yung proposed a total of 5,000 shares of the Company on Exchange of HK$24.What is disclosure of interests?
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