Chinese Beverage Billionaire Zong Qinghou Passes Away at 79
Zong Qinghou, founder of China’s Wahaha Group, passed away at 79. Known for his humble beginnings and entrepreneurial spirit, he was a landmark figure in Chinese business history.
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Zong Qinghou, founder of China’s Wahaha Group, passed away at 79. Known for his humble beginnings and entrepreneurial spirit, he was a landmark figure in Chinese business history.
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