European drinkers know sake and soju. But Chinese wine and spirits? One Italian sommelier wants to show them what they’re missing. Read More
Morris Cai
Morris Cai has carved out a niche for himself as a leading journalist and editor, specializing in the wine and spirits sector. His career, now spanning over a dozen years, has seen him dedicate a significant portion of it—ten years—to honing his expertise in this field. Cai’s career in journalism started in 2012 when worked as a reporter and web editor at Entrepreneur Daily, a national newspaper. His ambition and dedication to his craft saw him taking a step further into the food and beverage sector in 2014, when he joined the editorial team of China’s leading food publication New Food magazine, contributing significantly to the Food and Drinks News section as both a reporter and an editor. In 2016, he joined WBO Wine Business Observation, a leading Chinese wine trade media as its lead writer and web editor. In this capacity, Cai independently spearheaded the selection of topics and produced an impressive array of around 200 articles each year, focusing on the nuanced reporting of wine and spirits. His work gave rise to numerous in-depth and widely read articles that have significantly influenced the industry’s discourse. Cai is fluent in English communications, interviews, and skilled at bi-lingual translations, which has supported his long-term involvement in sourcing and translating topics for English websites. His in-depth knowledge of trends and insights within the wine and spirits industries marks him as a respected authority in his field.
The company behind Lady Penguin, one of China’s best-known influencer-led wine brands, faces court enforcement proceedings involving a whopping amount of RMB111.3 million (US$16.6 million). Read More
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Hong Kong’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant has dropped international wines entirely, betting that discovery and food pairings of Chinese wines can win over diners who arrive expecting French or Italian labels. Read More
Singapore ruling confirms Gregory Clerc’s removal from a board within the drinks group’s ownership structure, but he remains group CEO.
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The Chandon grape-growing venture has liabilities exceeding its assets as Ningxia State Farm Group seeks a full exit.
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A construction giant is backing Xige’s push into Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. What makes Chinese vineyards worth betting on in a wine downturn? Read More
China's newest MW on the finance detour that nearly took him out of wine, why his research paper tackled trade fairs, and what wineries still get wrong at Chinese expos. Read More
