Wahaha Heiress Kelly Zong Pursues Appeal in $1.8 Billion Inheritance Dispute
Hong Kong, December 4, 2025 – Kelly Zong, the heiress to the Chinese beverage empire hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., is escalating her legal battle with her half-siblings, seeking permission from the Hong Kong Court of Appeal to challenge previous court orders related to a substantial $1.8 billion in assets.These assets are currently held in an HSBC Holdings Plc account in Hong Kong,according to court documents reviewed by Bloomberg.
Zong is requesting the Court of Appeal to overturn both a preservation order and a disclosure order initially granted by a high court judge.She further seeks the dismissal of the originating summons that initiated the legal proceedings. The appeal underscores a deepening inheritance dispute involving Zong and three of her half-siblings concerning the control and distribution of the Wahaha fortune.
The preservation order likely prevents the transfer or dissipation of the $1.8 billion in assets during the legal proceedings, while the disclosure order compels Zong to provide information regarding the funds and her control over them. Zong’s legal team argues for the setting aside of these orders and the dismissal of the summons, suggesting a challenge to the legal basis upon which they were granted.
Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. is one of China’s leading beverage manufacturers, known for its popular bottled water and fruit juice products. The company was founded by Zong Qinghou, who passed away in 2023. His death triggered the current dispute amongst his children regarding the inheritance of his vast wealth.
The outcome of this appeal will significantly impact the ongoing inheritance proceedings and perhaps determine the future control of a substantial portion of the Wahaha Group’s assets. Further details regarding the specific arguments presented by Zong and her half-siblings are expected to emerge as the case progresses through the Hong Kong Court of Appeal.
Keywords: Kelly Zong, Wahaha Group, Inheritance Dispute, Hong Kong Court of Appeal, HSBC, Preservation Order, Disclosure Order, Chinese Billionaire, Inheritance Law, Family Dispute, Zong Qinghou.
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