ASC Fine Wines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone operator in an ambitious move to redefine how fine wines enter and access the China market. 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.
At the flagship Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, a limited-edition bottle of Macallan whisky sold out in under ten minutes. In the lobby, young customers queued for what many described as a “different kind of shopping experience.” Read More
China’s biggest listed liquor distributor, VATS Liquor, saw RMB 325 million (US$ 45 million) wiped off the value of its baijiu and wine inventories that pushed the company into the red. Read More
China’s brandy market has yet to recover despite the government’s conclusion of its long-running anti-dumping investigation earlier this year. Read More
Despite the overall drops, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Australia's average export price surged over 83%, and New Zealand wines coninued its stunning rise. Read More
In an exclusive interview with Vino Joy News, Zhang Haixiao, CEO of Nine Coast’s sales subsidiary Vin Manson, described how ALDI’s 996 wine became more than just a commercial success — it became a case study in how China’s wine and retail industries are evolving. Read More
German wine producers, squeezed by U.S. tariffs and rising costs, are finding new life in China. Once heavily reliant on the American market, Germany’s wine exports have shifted eastward, with sales to China climbing for a second straight year. Read More
What has prompted Wuliangye, China's second largest liquor brand to blacklist 46 online sellers including Meituan, Taobao, Douyin and JD.com? Read More
Australian winery Auswan Creek and French wine producer Bel Eden are joining forces in China through a strategic merger of their domestic distribution channels — a rare show of expansion in an otherwise sluggish market. Read More
The turnout lifted the spirits of some exhibitors but left others wondering whether the sudden surge of activity signalled a genuine rebound — or merely a brief flicker of optimism in a sluggish market. Read More