China pledges support for Hong Kong as infections set to hit new record

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China will fully support Hong Kong with its “dynamic zero” coronavirus strategy, its office overseeing matters in the city said, as the territory is expected to hit a new record for daily infections.

The central government was “highly concerned” about the safety and health of residents as well as the economy and people's livelihoods, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), which comes under China's State Council or cabinet, said in a statement.

It said it would hold a meeting of mainland and Hong Kong officials in neighbouring Shenzhen “in the near future” to “maintain stability” and come up with policies to support Hong Kong's fight against the disease.

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