On January 15, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 15, Rich Monitor Limited increased its OTC holdings at an average price of HK$0.05 per share on January 12$EVERCHINA INT'L (00202.HK)$100 million common shares worth approximately HK$5 million. After the increase in holdings, Rich Monitor Limited's latest shareholding was 1,133 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 14.17% to 15.54%.
The transaction involved other related parties: Pengxin Holdings Company Limited, Jiang Xiaoheng, and Jiang Zhaobai.
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