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China’s Xi keeps Hong Kong guessing on in-person visit
by Kari Lindberg
The confusion over the Chinese president's visit comes as Hong Kong recorded nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases.
China’s Xi keeps Hong Kong guessing on in-person visit
The confusion over the Chinese president's visit comes as Hong Kong recorded nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases.
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