It was reported on March 15 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 15, Zhang Juntao increased his OTC holdings at an average price of HK$0.136 per share on March 12$MAJOR HLDGS (01389.HK)$201 million common shares worth approximately HK$27.268,900. After increasing his holdings, Zhang Juntao's latest shareholding was 300 million shares, and the good position ratio rose from 29.67% to 54.10%.
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