HONG KONG -- Sichuan Baicha Baidao, a Chinese low-priced tea chain also known as ChaPanda, made a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market on Tuesday, casting a shadow on authorities' hopes for revitalizing initial public offering activity.
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A ChaBaiDao shop -- as ChaPanda is also known -- in Shanghai. The company has said it will spend over half its IPO proceeds improving overall operations and strengthening supply chains. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Sichuan Baicha Baidao, a Chinese low-priced tea chain also known as ChaPanda, made a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market on Tuesday, casting a shadow on authorities' hopes for revitalizing initial public offering activity.