"When you are poor, you'll have to think of ways to be better off."Zong Qinghou
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Zong Qinghou Quotes
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Zong Qinghou Quotes
Read Zong Qinghou quotes on wealth, poverty, hard work and leadership from the Chinese businessman who founded the Wahaha beverage group.
"For a long time, I couldn't even afford food and clothing. I climbed from the very bottom of the society."Zong Qinghou
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"People who get rich early should help the rest get rich."Zong Qinghou
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"If the nation is rich but people are poor, the country cannot be strong, and society will be unstable."Zong Qinghou
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"I believe wealth should be in the hands of those who know how to create more wealth."Zong Qinghou
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"In China, you have to have a strong leader for a business to get anything done."Zong Qinghou
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About Zong Qinghou
Chinese - Businessman | 1945 - 2024
# Zong Qinghou Quotes
Zong Qinghou was a Chinese entrepreneur, born in 1945 in Jiangsu Province and raised in Hangzhou. He grew up in poverty and spent years as a farm labourer before starting a small business in 1987 selling drinks and snacks to schoolchildren from a school shop in Hangzhou.
That venture grew into the Hangzhou Wahaha Group, one of China's largest beverage companies, famous for its bottled water, milk drinks and teas. Zong was named China's richest person several times, and he was known for a simple, frugal lifestyle. He died in February 2024. His quotes reflect his rise from poverty and his views on wealth, leadership and shared prosperity.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Zong Qinghou and these famous quotes.
Who was Zong Qinghou?
Zong Qinghou (1945–2024) was a Chinese businessman who founded the Wahaha Group, one of China's largest beverage companies.
What is Wahaha?
Wahaha is a Hangzhou-based beverage company known for bottled water, dairy drinks and tea, which Zong grew from a small school shop founded in 1987.
Was Zong Qinghou the richest person in China?
Yes. He topped China's rich lists several times, including in 2010 and 2012.