At a panel discussion last month marking ASC Fine Wines' 30th anniversary in Shanghai, some of China's most prominent wine industry figures offered a diagnosis on why China's wine consumption plunged and offered advice forward. Read More
Market analysis
When official figures show one of China's consumer categories posting double-digit growth, you'd expect the people selling that product to be feeling pretty good. Yet interviews with listed companies, traditional distributors, liquor retailers and regional industry associations tell a strikingly different story. Read More
Australia's wine glut is showing up on China's retail shelf. Australian wines from premium regions that once routinely sold for more than RMB 200 are now appearing on Chinese shelves below RMB 30 (USD4.43). Read More
Vinexpo Asia drew more markets than ever to Hong Kong but fewer producers and smaller booths. As the fair weighs abandoning its two-city rotation for a permanent home, the question is no longer whether it matters, but where it decides to belong. Read More
Fifteen Australian spirits producers drew strong interest from Chinese importers and distributors at Be Spirits Shanghai, a tasting event held on May 22 that marked the first Australian government-led spirits showcase in mainland China. Read More
At a panel discussion organized by Vino Joy News, China's leading wine retailers and digital creators are reporting a surge of younger consumers at a time when many Western markets are struggling to attract the next generation. Read More
China and Japan relations have come under renewed strains but its sake ties are strengthening. Read More
Global wine consumption fell to its lowest level in 25 years in 2025 but six markets in the OIV’s top 20 wine-consuming countries managed to post growth in 2025. Read More
WSET says the redesign reflects a more global, digital-first future but critics argue it has stripped away the prestige and heritage that once defined the qualification. Read More
Imports surged nearly 90% ahead of tariff removal, but the real test will come as the policy begins to reshape pricing and demand. Read More