Chengdu
Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More
How have Chinese importers' attitudes toward Australian wines changed compared to three years ago? What are their current requirements and feelings toward resuming cooperation? To shed light on these questions, Vino Joy interviewed several major and medium-sized importers. Read More
Chile’s second largest wine exporter, VSPT Wine Group, dazzled in Chengdu with a series of engaging and innovative events, targeting end consumers and channel partners. Its inventive pop-up at Chengdu's CBD area attracted hundreds of visitors and quickly became trending on social media. Read More
Wajiu China, arguably the fastest-rising and most ambitious wine importer in the country, emphasized that the future of the nation's wine sales no longer lies in what the company calls the "highly contested" traditional on-premise channels, according to its general manager. Read More
As Australian wine stands on the cusp of a grand return, the mood within the industry has palpably shifted. How are these changes reflected in the sentiments of wine importers and merchants? Find out in our on-the-ground reporting from Chengdu, at the heart of the country's largest wine and spirits fair. Read More
China's leading wine importer ASC Fine Wines staged its first large-scale portfolio tasting of the year, infusing art, nature with wine during the country's largest wine and spirits fair in Chengdu, as confidence gradually returns to the wine industry, boosting market outlook. Read More
China’s biggest online drinks retailer 1919.cn has announced that it is suspending its trading on China’s third national equity trading venue starting from February 17, paving its way for eventual delisting. Read More
From mainland China's economic hub in Shanghai to southern metropolis Shenzhen and southwestern China's megacity Chengdu, the country will stage a host of long-overdue trade shows. Here are the key ones that should be on your radar. Read More
China's largest wine and spirits fair in Chengdu ended with possibly its weakest performance yet, with exhibitors and visitors reporting the "bleakest show ever", as it also faces a RMB 5 million lawsuit. Read More