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A mainland Chinese state leader has pledged that Beijing will firmly support Hong Kong’s fight against its spiralling coronavirus epidemic by ensuring a steady supply of necessities, while calling on private hospitals to do more and for authorities to prioritise care for the elderly. Vice-Premier Han Zheng, the state leader who oversees the city’s affairs, made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday with Hong Kong politicians attending the annual session of the country’s top advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing. Political analysts said the remarks reflected Beijing’s disappointment that despite guidance from top mainland...
