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Art Basel Hong Kong on shaky ground amid protests from galleries

Coronavirus outbreak further clouds outlook for prestigious show

TOKYO -- Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, 2019 was shaping up to be a tough year for Art Basel Hong Kong.

Three galleries have pulled out of the March 19-21 show and, with political unrest roiling the city, other galleries have also voiced reservations about participating in the event.

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