It was reported on February 29 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 29, CHINA HUI SHANG ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED increased its holdings at an average price of HK$0.65 per share on February 29$CAPITAL REALM (00204.HK)$20 million common shares worth approximately HK$13 million. After the increase in holdings, the latest shareholding of CHINA HUI SHANG ENTERPRISER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED was 56 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 4.16% to 6.47%.
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