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At least 20 listed companies in East China's manufacturing hub Zhejiang province have temporarily suspended production as authorities double down to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.
Companies including Zhejiang Mustang Battery Co, Guobang Pharma Ltd and textile dyes maker Zhejiang Runtu Co have shut operations in virus-hit areas in Zhejiang, which accounts for around 6% of China's GDP.