The deal, valued at RMB 130 million (US$17.9 million), is TWE's latest strategic push to expand local wine production in China. Read More
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World’s Best Vineyards 2024, organized by the team behind the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars, has been unveiled, and here's the story of the only Chinese winery made it onto the list. Read More
A foreign-owned restaurant group operating more than ten upscale restaurants and bars in Shanghai has abruptly shut down, leaving behind unpaid debts to landlords and suppliers, including two prominent wine importers listed among China’s Top 50 Wine Importers. Read More
This marks the first publicly reported wine smuggling case involving extradition in China. Read More
JD.com, a platform celebrated for its commitment to authentic products, is under fire after a wine and hairy crab promotion turned into a false advertising controversy. Read More
Following the success of Sam's Club, Freshhippo is also launching its own in-house wines, raising concerns among traditional wholesale wine merchants for fear of losing out lucrative market share. Read More
Leon Liang left a secure corporate career to pursue his passion for wine, a journey that began with blind tasting championships and led to the creation of Sannianjian, a chain of curated wine shops that blend cultural insight with expert selection. Here's the story of Sannianjiang, a haven for China's tight-knit wine community. Read More
In this indepth interview with Dan Siebers, co-partner at Wajiu China,he reveals the highs and lows of the country's wine market—from its boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of hyper-fragmentation. With decades of experience, Siebers offers sharp insights into why wineries struggle, the cultural quirks driving volatility, and his unconventional advice of adopting "open marriage" strategy to thrive in Chinese wine market. Read More
Major international spirits giants are making substantial bets on China’s nascent whisky industry, with the latest unveiling of Diageo's Yuntuo distillery in Yunnan. What's fuelling the foreign invest in whisky of Chinese origin? Read More
How has Pudao thrived in a challenging environment, and why is wine education and popularization a key focus of its business? We spoke with Celia Liu, who took over as director of Pudao last year, on the brand's 15-year journey in an evolving market and its vision. Read More