Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More
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China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said the country's anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy isn't targeting any specific member state, though France is by the biggest brandy producer and exporter to China. Read More
In our interview with Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse, he discussed why Vinexpo Shanghai is not going to be revived any time soon, and shares why he's bullish on China market, how to foster long-term growth in the region and Hong Kong's new role as a "entry door to Greater Bay Area".
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How have Chinese importers' attitudes toward Australian wines changed compared to three years ago? What are their current requirements and feelings toward resuming cooperation? To shed light on these questions, Vino Joy interviewed several major and medium-sized importers. Read More
Wakefield Taylors Family Wines has forged a new distribution partnership with Jebsen Wines & Spirits to bolster its foothold in Hong Kong and Macau, laying the ground work for eventual and fast acess to the Chinese market once China reopens within days. Read More
China's Ministry of Commerce has proposed lifting punitive tariffs imposed on the Australian wine, signalling an end of a three-year trade freeze that has upended Australia AU$1.2 billion annaul wine exports. Read More
Will the Chinese buyers, once the backbone of Vinexpo Hong Kong, return in force amidst an economic cooldown? Or if their absence signals a deeper and more lasting change in demand and consumption patterns. Read More
China's Ministry of Commerce is hinting at a crucial decision on whether to lift tariffs on Australian wines, as Australian wine exporters wait with bated breath on the final green light to re-enter China market. Read More
Shanghai, Beijing of course are on the list but there's one province that showed significant growth that defied the overall slump. Here are China's top 10 wine importing provinces and cities in 2023. Read More
The French wine and spirits sector witnessed a notable decline in exports in 2023, with figures falling 5.9% to €16.2 billion admist global economic challenges, prompting the President of FEVS to call it "a wake-up call" for French wine and spirits companies. Read More