The first New Zealand wine to hold both Chinese and New Zealand organic certifications has officially launched in China, marking a milestone for the country’s wine trade under the China–New Zealand organic equivalence agreement. Read More
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Alcohol sales surged during China’s Qixi Festival, often called the country’s Valentine’s Day, as younger consumers turned to instant delivery platforms for gifts and celebrations. Read More
Silver Heights, one of China’s most renowned wineries, has named CWS (China Wine & Spirits) as its distributor for the on-trade channel, replacing longtime partner Torres China, which is now owned by Wajiu. Read More
China’s top wine companies are still losing ground in 2025, with flagship producer Changyu extending its slump and other wineries from boutique Grace Vineyard to organic-focused Weilong reporting losses. Read More
Wines from five wineries in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain, Ningxia, will make their debut in Australia after being shipped to leading retailer Dan Murphy’s, marking the first time wines from the Chinese region will enter the country’s largest alcohol chain. Read More
New Zealand white wines are muscling into China’s red-dominated business dining culture, riding a surge in demand that pushed imports up 136% by volume in July, even as shipments from France, Australia and Chile slumped. Read More
Amid the slump, wine sales provided a rare bright spot. VATS liquor store said wine revenue rose 10.96% to RMB 246.7 million (US$34.5 million) in the first half. Read More
As many as 70% of China’s liquor chains have joined the on-demand retail boom, betting on 20-minute delivery to revive sales. But behind the rapid expansion lie steep costs, price wars, and doubts over whether traditional shops can truly profit. Read More
Two months after Beijing moved to soften its alcohol ban, some merchants report a faint sales uptick in August. But for most, the question remains: has business truly bounced back—or are deeper troubles still dragging the market down?
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China’s most valuable liquor maker, Kweichow Moutai, has posted its slowest half-year profit growth since 2015, as rising marketing expenses and mounting receivables signal intensifying pressure on the country’s high-end alcohol market. Read More