It’s one of the world’s most secretive and isolated regimes, yet North Korea has emerged as an unlikely destination for China wine exports. Read More
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While China’s wine market has faced fluctuations and periods of stagnation, one category has defied the odds—white wine, led by German Riesling. Read More
Sam's Club is argulably the most successful wine retailer in China right now, and here are the top selling reds and whites. Read More
Investigators seized 705 bottles of wine and estimated tax evasion at more than 16 million yuan (US$2.2 million) including well-known names Louis Jadot and Domaine Faiveley. Read More
The Bordeaux Wine Council attributes the slump to high inventory levels, economic slowdown, and weaker consumer demand. Read More
Unlike their Western counterparts, who often view wine as outdated, many young Chinese see it as a trendy and aspirational drink, making them a prime target for brands. Read More
With the wine education market under pressure, WSET and its partners are navigating a tougher, more competitive landscape—one where prestige alone is no longer enough to drive enrollment. Read More
China’s imported spirits market experienced a sharp downturn in 2024, with brandy and whiskey imports plummeting under the weight of high inventory levels and waning demand. Read More
Authorities in Zhuhai, Guangdong have uncovered a massive wine and spirits smuggling operation, with over 1 million bottles seized. Read More
Exports of Ningxia wine surged 125% in 2024 despite a global economic downturn that weakened wine sales, former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said … Read More