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“三兄妹”香港汇丰信托账户或不实,杭州成立专班介入宗庆后遗产纠纷
21世纪经济报道·2025-07-17 10:36

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing legal dispute involving Zong Fuli, the current chairwoman of Wahaha Group and daughter of founder Zong Qinghou, has raised significant attention due to allegations from three self-identified half-siblings regarding inheritance matters and trust funds [1][6]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The plaintiffs, Zong Jichang, Zong Jieli, and Zong Jisheng, filed a lawsuit against Zong Fuli and Jian Hao Ventures Limited in the Hong Kong High Court on December 30, 2024, shortly after Zong Qinghou's passing [6]. - The court has issued a temporary injunction based on the review of the original summons and supporting documents, which includes a confirmation letter from Zong Jichang dated December 29, 2024 [6]. - The plaintiffs have requested Zong Fuli to fulfill four disclosure obligations within seven days, which the court has supported, including the latest balance at HSBC Hong Kong [6]. Group 2: Trust Fund Allegations - The three plaintiffs claim that Zong Qinghou promised to establish a trust fund for them at HSBC Hong Kong [8]. - However, sources close to HSBC have indicated that no such trust fund was set up by Zong Qinghou, raising questions about the validity of the plaintiffs' claims [9]. - Legal experts have noted that if a trust had been established, the trust's financial transactions would require authorization from its directors, and the plaintiffs would not typically have direct access to the trust's accounts unless specified in the trust documents [10].