Mourn the chairman of Wahaha, Zong Qinghou!
Zong Qinghou, chairman of Wahaha, died at 10:30 on February 25, 2024 at the age of 79 due to ineffective medical treatment.
Mr. Zong Qinghou is very remarkable, he said: "My only thought is that when I am really old, I can say to everyone that my life is not extraordinary, but I have done a career, changed the fate of some people, and provided some positive energy for the times, society and country." ”
Mr. Zong Qinghou fulfilled his promise.
His life was extraordinary:
1. Be open-minded after being attacked
In the early morning of September 13, 2013, Zong Qinghou, chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group, was attacked near his residence in Hangzhou and injured his hand, and was immediately taken to the nearby Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University for treatment.
Is it revenge or pure accident for the super-rich to be in distress near their residence? There are various theories, some linking the suspension of executives to their posts, and some questioning that the attack is related to the dealer's retaliation at a loss.
Hangzhou City** reported that the suspect Yang confessed that he "borrowed 30,000 yuan to come to Hangzhou to look for a job in the first half of this year, but because of his age, he has not found a job." Because he had seen an interview with Zong Qinghou on TV about his enthusiasm to help migrant workers, he also wanted to get Zong Qinghou's assistance, so he went to Zong's residence to look for Zong Qinghou, "because he didn't do what he wanted, he committed illegal acts."
And Zong Qinghou himself downplayed this, "This attack was just an accident, I suffered a little injury, but it is not serious, and I am currently recovering well", "I am not a person who is rich and unkind", "No one hates me", which reflects the open-mindedness and openness.
2. Won a precious honor
He is a national model worker, a winner of the National May Day Labor Medal, an outstanding builder of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and one of the 100 outstanding private entrepreneurs in the 40 years of reform and opening up.
Ten, ten. 1. Honors such as deputies to the 12th National People's Congress are very precious, and ordinary people cannot even get one.
3. Based on the real economy
When the virtual economy is fashionable, when many enterprises are moving from real to virtual, Mr. Zong Qinghou is unswerving, based on the real economy, and insists on serving the country through industry.
4. Based on the main business
He has always insisted on not engaging in finance, not indiscriminate financing, not entering real estate, not letting enterprises go public, and always based on the development of the main beverage industry.
5. Create a well-known brand
Wahaha is known to everyone and has unlimited value, and he created Pepsi and Coca-Cola in China.
6. Be brave in innovation
He has the courage to innovate and use the traditional theory of traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy and modern bioengineering technology to create innovative products with high scientific and technological content and high added value.
7. The richest man for the third time and thrifty
In 2010, 2012 and 2013, Zong Qinghou won the Forbes list of "China's richest man" three times, but he is not extravagant.
Yang Yiqing, a senior Zhejiang businessman research expert, said: Zong Qinghou is the most frugal rich man in China.
He didn't have bodyguards, he carried suitcases on business trips, he didn't hug him, and he didn't have any special living expenses except for smoking.
Zong Qinghou does not drink alcohol, does not pursue famous brands, takes the plane in economy class, and often eats boxed lunches and bento.
He said that he would not spend more than 50,000 yuan a year."
8. Charitable donations
Wahaha will fund every year to help laid-off workers and families in need, and the cumulative donation will reach 1500 million yuan. Zhejiang Wahaha Charity Association has accumulated more than 700 million yuan in helping students, orphans, the elderly, and the disabled.
In 2022, Zong Qinghou won the "Individual Donation Award" of Zhejiang Charity Award.
9. Fulfill social responsibilities
Zong Qinghou was involved in serving as a deputy to the National People's Congress for three consecutive years, conscientiously performing his duties, actively making suggestions, and submitting 197 proposals and suggestions, involving the development of the real economy, agriculture, agriculture, and food safety, from real estate, education, medical care to income distribution, and atmospheric environment governance.
Mr. Zong Qinghou's spirit of hard work will live forever!
Yimin Ecology 20242.28