Feature | Korruption
Published on: 29. July 2025

Drama over billion-dollar estate: What the Wahaha inheritance dispute reveals about China's business elite

China mourned the death of Wahaha founder Zong Qinghou. But the controversy surrounding his estate has severely tarnished his image as a patriotic icon.

One year after the death of Wahaha founder Zong Qinghou, an inheritance dispute is shaking the image of the billion-dollar beverage company. At the heart of the matter are Zong's children – and questions about opaque capital flows within the Wahaha group.

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Blanka Xia

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Last updated: 29. July 2025

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