# China beverage

Wahaha’s Heir Cuts Robot Division to Refocus on Drinks — A Calculated Retreat from Tech Diversification

Zong Fuli, CEO and daughter of Wahaha founder Zong Qinghou, has dissolved the group’s robotics arm to refocus on its core beverage business. The move ends a multi‑year diversification drive and reflects a strategic choice to concentrate resources on areas where Wahaha holds clear competitive advantage.