# Kelly Zong

Bottled Tension: Wahaha’s Drastic Restructuring Signals a New Era for China’s Beverage Giant

Chinese beverage giant Wahaha is undergoing a radical restructuring, including the suspension of 70% of its production lines and a move toward total manufacturing self-reliance. The transition has triggered labor protests and revealed significant brand risks, with the company even considering a pivot to a new brand due to trademark disputes.