China's Shenzhen closes world's largest electronics market in Covid-19 prevention measure


SHENZHEN, Aug 29 (Bloomberg/Reuters) - Authorities in China’s southern city of Shenzhen temporarily closed the world’s largest electronics market of Huaqiangbei and suspended service at 24 subway stations in a bid to curb an outbreak of Covid-19 on Monday (Aug 29).

Three key buildings of the sprawling area, comprised of thousands of stalls selling microchips, telephone parts, and other components to manufacturers, will stay closed until Sept 2.

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