Heiress heads beverage empire despite opposition

Beijing: Chinese beverage heiress Kelly Zong Fuli has been appointed as chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co, the beverage giant founded by her father, according to business registration information.

Zong was listed as chairman, general manager and legal representative for Hangzhou-based Wahaha in the latest update of its business registration profile, according to corporate information platform Tianyancha.