Changyu's General Manager characterised the industry’s woes with three “cliff-like” declines: in consumer sentiment, in consumption occasions, and in channel momentum. Read More
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A landmark trademark infringement case involving Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and its flagship Penfolds brand has been officially recognised by China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC). Read More
In this candid profile, Jia Pei—a second-generation liquor retailer—shares her journey from launching a wine store in suburban Chengdu to building a retail chain amid China's shifting alcohol market. From the highs of booming wine sales to the hard lessons of expansion, Jia reflects on resilience, reinvention, and why she’s betting on wine, even as others retreat. Read More
But unlike the 2012 “Eight-Point Regulation” that once gutted the sector, industry veterans say this round of restrictions is unlikely to leave lasting scars. Read More
We spoke with some of China’s biggest en primeur buyers about the 2024 Bordeaux campaign—and despite the deepest price cuts in a decade, reactions are anything but unanimous. Read More
While Western-style eateries are growing in number and market share, a closer look reveals a tale of two trajectories: fast food is thriving, but fine dining closely linked to on-trade wine sales is fighting to survive. Read More
While data might suggest a dramatic resurgence for Australian wines into China, most WA wineries tell a quieter story. Re-entry into China, for many, remains tentative. We talked to local proudcers on their strategy for China. Read More
White wines have become so popular in China that producers are now repurposing red grapes to meet surging demand. Read More
The price of Feitian Moutai — long considered the “gold standard” of China’s alcohol market — is feeling the chills of China's cooling business environment, as its price drops to a four year low. Read More
This reaffirms China's importance to Australia but at the same time sounded alarm that the renewed reliance may expose Australia’s wine sector to similar vulnerabilities in the future. Read More