Comrade Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of the group, passed away at 10:30 on February 25, 2024 at the age of 79 due to ineffective treatment. After learning the news, many Hangzhou citizens braved the cold wind and spontaneously came to the old site of Wahaha headquarters to lay flowers and pay their respects in memory of this legendary Zhejiang businessman.
On one hand, he was committed to common prosperity, on the other hand he was enthusiastic about public welfare and helped his family.