On April 29, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 29, Zhang Lieyun increased his OTC holdings at an average price of HK$0.42 per share on April 24$HUABANG TECH (03638.HK)$78.84 million common shares worth approximately HK$33.0977 million. After the increase in holdings, Zhang Lieyun's latest shareholding was 254 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 18.51% to 26.83%.
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