Inheritance Battle
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Amidst Wahaha Controversy, Zhong Shanshan’s Past Remarks Resurface: “Our Money is Clean. Capital is Ruthless, But People Have Ethics.”
A family feud within Wahaha Group, involving claims of founder Zong Qinghou’s undisclosed children and a $2 billion inheritance battle in Hong Kong, is trending on Chinese social media. The dispute has triggered discussions about the beverage company’s succession and values. Simultaneously, resurfaced comments from Nongfu Spring’s founder Zhong Shanshan, emphasizing ethics, national commitment, and earned honor, are being interpreted as a subtle commentary on Wahaha’s internal conflict.