China’s biggest online drinks retailer 1919 Wine and Spirits, partly owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has bounced back from a pandemic-hit year to report a strong half-year performance over 2020 and Covid-free 2019. Read More
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China's top three e-commerce platforms have revealed sales data during China's most important holiday Chinese New Year. Here, we took a closer look at how each category performed .
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Hangzhou, known for its fine silk, UNESCO world heritage site West Lake, and its association with Alibaba, is also a worthy destination for wine crowds. Read More
Here are the top 10 best performing online drinks stores in China. Read More
China's thirst for wine has led to a global vineyard purchasing spree. Here, we have mapped out well-heeled Chinese buyers' global acquisitions. Read More
A wine merchant in Shenzhen bordering Hong Kong has been handed a two-year sentence and a fine of RMB 3 million (US$419,670) for profiteering from tariff-free cross-border wines imported through e-commerce platforms, and illegally selling them for higher profits. Read More
Douyin or TikTok, the popular Chinese video sharing app with more than 100 million users, is cracking down on baijiu sales on its platform, raising fear that the latest content regulation could also affect wine sales. Read More