From a pét-nat sparkling wine to a 100% Malbec, these are latest Chinese wine releases that are hitting the market. Read More
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The French drinks giant Pernod Ricard is launching its first Chinese single malt whisky next month after 10 years of preparation, with 100 limited casks targeted for wealthy collectors and private customers, as it tries to sway more Baijiu drinkers towards whisky. Read More
One winery worker at China's northwestern Xige Estate in Ningxia has died after inhaling toxic carbon dioxide during grape fermentation, the first known case reported by media in China's domestic wine industry. Read More
China’s crippling anti-dumping tariff of up to 218% have essentially upended Australia’s wine market in China, and it appears any access to the market will be even harder for Australia, as it ranks as the top country of origin rejected by Chinese customs upon entry. Read More
Chile has staged what could be known as the greatest upset in Chinese wine market. Not only did the size of Chilean wine market exponentially expanded, but Chinese drinkers now are uncorking more bottles of iconic Chilean wines than ever. Read More
China's leading e-commerce JD.com has unveiled the most wine-loving province in China during the country's biggest online shopping festival on November 11. Read More
The global trend towards moderate drinking is leading new opportunities to the no and low alcohol market in China, backed by the country’s strong purchasing power of ‘she economy’ and young drinkers. Read More
The Chinese subsidiary of Pernod Ricard has been slapped a fine by Chinese authorities for showing acts of drinking Martell Cognac in a video ad promoted through WeChat, the second case involving an international beverage giant following Castel Frères' blunder. Read More
China’s wine market failed to pick up steam despite early economic recovery from the pandemic and overall growing consumer spending, as limited business banquets and social gatherings still heavily weigh down the country’s wine consumption volume. Read More
China’s largest private education company, New Oriental Education & Technology Group, has set up a subsidiary to offer wine and alcoholic beverages, as it tries to diversify its services, after the publicly listed company became the largest casualty in China’s private tutoring overhaul. Read More