China's former richest person passes away

By Associated Press

Feb 26, 2024 12:19 am

BEIJING: A Chinese business magnate whose leading beverage firm once made him the richest person in the country, died on Sunday, his company said. He was 79.

Zong Qinghou was the founder of the Wahaha conglomerate, which specializes in bottled water, soft drinks, tea and other products.

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