Within just months, Wajiu Group has acquired and merged two of China’s biggest wine importing companies – Summergate Fine Wines and Torres China, creating the biggest shakeup in China’s imported wine business in recent years. So who is Wajiu? How did they get here? Here’s all you need to know about the company. Read More
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For the first time, two Chinese wineries have made it onto 2023 World's Best Vineyards list. Read More
After much anticipation and speculation, Penfolds has finally unveiled its first Chinese Collection wine to cap its high-octane 2023 collection launch in China on top of the idyllic Shangri-la, Yunnan. Read More
In a significant shakeup of key players in China’s wine imported business, Torres China will be acquired by now Wajiu-owned Summergate through a partnership agreement. Read More
A towering figure in China’s wine industry, Don St Pierre Sr. leaves behind a lasting legacy as he played a pivotal role in introducing fine wines to China and broadening Chinese palates. Read More
China has extended a ban on Japanese seafood from 10 prefectures including Fukushima and is planning to step up checks on Japanese imports after its Asian neighbour plans to dump radioactive waste water into sea this summer. Read More
China's State Council has introduced a new set of rules loosening its tight grip on wine labeling for imported wines as a way to boost high-quality wine imports amid the country's dwindling wine consumption. Read More
Prior to the pandemic, Chinese tourists were the largest source of tourism revenue globally. Read More
Viña Concha y Toro (VCT), Chile's largest wine group, has forged an exclusive partnership with COFCO Wine & Wine, China's drinks beverage giant, to distribute two of its flagship brands. Read More
Germany's renowned wine producer Dr Loosen is doubling down its effort on China. Read More