One of the richest men in the world was attacked by a knife-wielding man seeking a job with his company.
China’s Zong Qinghou, chairman of the beverage giant Hangzhou Wahaha
Group Co. and China’s second richest-individual, suffered a minor injury
to his hand after a knife attack last Friday outside his home in
Hangzhou, according to local media reports.
According to Xinhua News Agency, a 49-year-old man with the last name
Yang approached Zong near his residence to inquire about the
possibility of employment. Police said that after Zong declined to give
the man a job, he was attacked.
Zong is well known in the business community for his frugal manner
and distaste for ostentatious displays of wealth. His personal fortune
is estimated to be $18.68 billion, according to the Hurun Rich List
released last Wednesday. Yet he projects a humble image. He is known to
sleep in his office and eat alongside employees at the company
cafeteria.
Zong’s personal rags to riches story is famous in China. He started
his company in 1987 by selling popsicles and soft drinks to school
children. It grew into one of the top 500 private enterprises in China
with Zong overseeing every step of expansion down to the purchase of
items as specific as a new broom.
Yang was taken into custody Friday. Zong, it was reported, is already back at work
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