‘Whatever Hong Kong needs, Beijing provides’: Chinese vice-premier pledges support for city’s ongoing battle against coronavirus

By Tony Cheung

A mainland Chinese state leader pledged on Sunday that Beijing would firmly support Hong Kong’s fight against the recent coronavirus epidemic by ensuring the steady supply of necessities, while calling for the prioritised care of elderly residents.The remarks from mainland Vice-Premier Han Zheng, the state leader who oversees the city’s affairs, came as he met with Hong Kong’s pro-establishment politicians in the nation’s capital, who were invited to attend the annual session of the country’s…

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