Global wine consumption fell to its lowest level in 25 years in 2025 but six markets in the OIV’s top 20 wine-consuming countries managed to post growth in 2025. Read More
China
For China’s premium imported spirits market — which has faced sustained pressure in recent years — the recovery could offer an early sign that the category is beginning to stabilise. Read More
A flashy Chinese hedge fund firm once celebrated as part of the country’s elite “100 billion yuan club” has landed in hot water over a bizarre wine-smuggling scheme involving Hong Kong warehouses, underground border runners and dodged taxes. Read More
Two years after joining OIV, China will be hosting the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine in Yinchuan for the first time. Read More
Imports surged nearly 90% ahead of tariff removal, but the real test will come as the policy begins to reshape pricing and demand. Read More
The next wave of Australian spirits is landing in Shanghai. Meet 20 distilleries in one tasting. Read More
Baijiu sales in 2025 suffered sharp drops but wine managed to grow for Vats Liquor Store. Read More
ASC has been appointed exclusive distributor for DBR Lafite's Viña Los Vascos in Mainland China, as the two groups revive a long-standing partnership and reposition the brand in a changing market. Read More
China’s wine import market showed early signs of recovery in the first quarter, as its two largest suppliers, Australia and France, both regained momentum, posting double-digit growth. Read More
After a year of decline, China’s spirits imports showed early signs of recovery in 2026, with value growth far outpacing volume, pointing to a shift in market structure. Read More