
Schools and offices closed and some events were canceled in Hong Kong on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Nalgae swept past south of the city, while a finance conference meant to restore Hong Kong's image as an international business center went ahead.
As the city braced itself, temporary shelters were opened and theme parks were closed. Afternoon trading was suspended in the stock market, and some ferry and bus services were halted. The Hong Kong Jockey Club scrapped the evening's horse races.