HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong stock market began the Year of the Dragon on a weak note on Wednesday, plagued by ongoing weakness of the local and the mainland Chinese economies and diminishing appetite by global investors.
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Hong Kong stock market has weak start to the Year of the Dragon
Exiting CEO cites need to navigate 'near-term challenges' amid 'complex' environment
The Hong Kong Exchange holds a ceremony marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 14. Chairwoman Laura Cha is at center in front of the gong, standing between CEO Nicolas Aguzin and the city's finance secretary, Paul Chan. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
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