On January 16, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 16, Shan Weibiao increased his holdings at an average price of HK$0.9329 per share on January 15$BUILD KING HOLD (00240.HK)$The associated corporation WAI KEE HOLDINGS LIMITED has 62,000 shares worth approximately HK$57,800. After the increase in holdings, the latest number of shares held by Shan Weibiao in the associated corporation was 295 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 37.16% to 37.17%.
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