Wary of domestic wines losing out to imported wines, a Chinese official has called for tax removals to help Chinese wine outcompete imported wines. Read More
Wine
For the first time, a rosé producer has been awarded the much coveted Winery of the Year title by Wine Enthusiast. Read More
A rare bottle of 123-year-old Château Latour and a super lot of Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 will go under hammer as part of Christie’s upcoming wine sale featuring the cellar of renowned Norwegian collector Christen Sveaas in Hong Kong. Read More
Fresh from an export boom, Ningxia wine region has organized a series of masterclasses and wine tastings in Macau in late February. Read More
Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is cautiously optimistic about Chinese wine market this year following China’s swift reopening, as it kicks off its tailor-made wine and spirits courses for the country’s wine trade in anticipation of market rebound. Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might be known for many things but his ferocious drinking prowess has earned him an "Honorary Sommelier" title from the Japan Sommelier Association. Read More
Tom King, managing director of Australia’s popular wine brand Penfolds, has met with China’s official drinks trade organization, the first high-level meeting between the two parties following the signing of their long-term partnership last year. Read More
Vinexposium, the leading wine and spirits professional event organizer, and Bettane+Desseauve, an internationally recognized group of experts, have created an alliance to promote wines and spirits. Read More
Hong Kong authorities are meeting with Guangdong counterparts to combat the resurgence of cross-border parallel trading after the full reopening between Hong Kong and mainland borders, according to Hong Kong customs. Read More
China’s biggest online drinks retailer 1919.cn has announced that it is suspending its trading on China’s third national equity trading venue starting from February 17, paving its way for eventual delisting. Read More