Who needs people?
That’s one of the subtler messages in a new business update from premium tea chain Nayuki Holdings Ltd. (2150.HK), as the company grapples with recurring challenges created by China’s pandemic. The country’s frequent lockdowns, most recently in the northwestern city of Xi’an, have been especially tough for retailers like Nayuki, which rose to prominence in the pre-pandemic era on the soaring popularity for premium teas costing around 20 yuan ($3.13) per cup…