One of China’s most powerful drinks billionaires is sounding the alarm — and taking aim at the country’s biggest e-commerce platforms. Read More
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As Chinese wine accelerates its push overseas, the Ningxia Helan Mountain East foothills region is stepping up efforts to expand into global markets through international trade fairs. Read More
EMW has taken on Chengdu brand tazaTe as shifting consumer habits push alcohol importers to broaden beverage portfolios. Read More
From riding Australia’s export boom to rebuilding in a fragile domestic market, one entrepreneur bets on a leaner, more realistic future Read More
China’s most popular wine list on Tmall is showing a split personality. On one end: dirt-cheap, sugary, TikTok-friendly local bottles flying off the virtual shelves. On the other: premium heavyweights like Penfolds refusing to budge from their throne. Read More
Exports of wines from Italy’s Asti region to China rose 33.33% in 2025. What's driving the growth? Read More
The chairman of Wuliangye, China’s second-largest baijiu producer, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, Chinese authorities said. Read More
Industry interviews reveal a patchwork recovery: Champagne and by-the-glass wines find momentum in Shanghai while smaller cities struggle to sustain demand.
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Start-ups, boutique wineries and even Moutai are experimenting with LoNo wines as shifting drinking habits open a new niche in China’s struggling wine market.Our interviews with producers and entrepreneurs suggest the category may be gaining traction as new drinking occasions emerge. Read More
Diageo denied speculation that it is preparing to sell its Chinese baijiu business after reporting weaker first-half results and cutting its dividend, as sharp declines in China continued to pressure drinks giant. Read More