The WSET, the largest global provider of wines and spirits qualifications, has suspended its operation in China indefinitely, after it was reported that the education provider allegedly failed to comply with the country's education laws and non-governmental organization (NGO) management law. Read More
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A first-ever new Chinese TV show on Italian wine that marries The Bachelorette-like reality TV flair with adrenalin-filled adventures is hitting China's biggest streaming and video platform Youku. Read More
China's leading supermarket operator, Yonghui Superstores, is betting big on wine, buoyed by the country's wine consumption potential. Read More
The country’s domestic wine production suffered a fifth year drop while wine imports plunged both in volume and value, according to the latest official data. Read More
With crushing tariffs on Australian wines and international travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australia is sobering up to a costly China fallout. Read More
Pandemic and border closure have spelled more pains for Hong Kong's wine market, as trade data shows the fine wine hub's role is quickly diminishing, a somewhat thorny and sensitive subject that will split wine crowds in Hong Kong. Read More
An inter-provincial police operation led by Guangzhou police has seized the biggest haul of fake Penfolds in China, with wines worth over US$20 million. Read More
China's top market regulator has revoked organic certification for five Chinese wineries involving 11 different wines after finding they have used banned fungicide. Read More
China's wine market has yet to get its mojo back and consumer sentiment for wine is still cautious, as the latest data showed. Read More