Wahaha Group

The inheritance dispute of Wahaha’s late founder, Zong Qinghou, intensifies as individuals claiming to be his illegitimate children sue for a share of his assets. This includes a $2.1 billion trust and a significant stake in the Wahaha Group. Despite Wahaha’s initial statement that the matter is a private family affair with no impact on business, the Hangzhou Shangcheng District Finance Bureau has intervened by establishing a special task force to address complaints and resolve the issue promptly.

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.