In addition, the proposed Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock Connect scheme will continue as planned said Fang Xinghai, vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), according to a statement on the regulator’s website.
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The densely packed Mong Kok commercial district was also the scene of the most violent clashes between police and protesters during last year’s “Umbrella movement” pro-democracy rallies.
Hong Kong is coming off a close 1-0 victory over Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Malé on November 12th to ease off the streaking Chinese squad, who are looking to dislodge them from their no. 2 spot in Group C.
In Mong Kok, China also hit the woodwork twice and, though they dominated possession in the second half, just could not find a way past a resolute Hong Kong backline. Different toilets. Different food kiosks.
Almost all main sectors in Hong Kong rose, with energy and IT stocks leading the gains. About 500 away fans are expected.
Hong Kong’s goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai kept the game goalless amid a Chinese onslaught, a result that China’s manager acknowsledged would now make it a struggle for China to qualify for Russian Federation.
Assistant district commander Yu Wai-kit told a press conference on Sunday that “adequate” manpower would be deployed to ensure the event took place in a “peaceful manner”, without confirming the numbers.
This isn’t the only World Cup qualifier being played under tight security.
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Thai fans will be closely watching events in Kaohsiung, where hosts Taiwan can put them into the next round if they avoid defeat to Iraq in Group F. China need to win their remaining matches to keep alive their hopes of advancing to the next phase as one of the four best second-placed teams in eight groups.
