Earlier reports from domestic media indicated that Zhong Shanshan, the founder and director of nongfu spring (09633.HK), had issued a 'military order' to the bottled water department, stating that if they could not regain market share through the red bottle natural water and the newly launched green bottle pure water, the entire bottled water department would be required to 'take a break' (meaning to stop their duties).

Zhong Shanshan denied today (the 20th) issuing a 'military order' to the bottled water department and frankly stated that there are too many market rumors. (js/)

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