Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. Read More
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China’s wine business is in the midst of a slow, grinding reshuffle. Profits are falling, cash is tight, and many companies are cutting back. Yet, in a market that has weathered years of turbulence, there are still players willing to take chances on what comes next. Read More
The tech giant’s dedicated alcohol platform, Waima Alcohol Delivery (歪马送酒), has rolled out a “full-process authenticity guarantee” — promising that every bottle will be traceable and verified genuine. Read More
Chinese police have busted more than 540 criminal cases involving counterfeit “special supply liquor,” seizing 260,000 bottles worth 3.7 billion yuan (US$515 million), the Ministry of Public Security said Tuesday. Read More
Cathay Pacific added five Chinese wines for first and business class, as part of the airline’s push to showcase emerging wine regions and elevate Chinese fine wines on the international stage. Read More
Château de La Rivière, a prominent Bordeaux wine estate linked to a fatal helicopter crash in 2013, has been sold by its Chinese owner to Luxembourg-based private equity firm GFI, marking the latest withdrawal of Chinese capital from France’s wine industry. Read More
Hema X Membership concept was created to rival international giants like Costco and Sam’s Club,However, in the wine category, Hema X struggled to deliver on its premium positioning. Read More
The departure adds to a growing list of leadership shake-ups at the baijiu maker, which is majority-owned by London-based drinks giant Diageo. Read More
With 141 million yuan in legal disputes, stock dumping allegations, and whispers of liquidation, the unraveling of Chongqing Yifei reveals deeper trouble brewing in China’s traditional retail alcohol sector. Read More
Despite tepid performance from first half of 2025, Australian Vintage Ltd.'s China business is rebounding, its key partner in China COFCO Wine & Wine told us. Read More