China’s appetite for crisp, refreshing wines is fueling a surge in demand for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which is outperforming across major retail and on-demand platforms. Read More
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Champagne sales across Greater China continue to face headwinds, but one category—low-dosage styles—is quietly gaining ground. Read More
Changyu's General Manager characterised the industry’s woes with three “cliff-like” declines: in consumer sentiment, in consumption occasions, and in channel momentum. Read More
In this candid profile, Jia Pei—a second-generation liquor retailer—shares her journey from launching a wine store in suburban Chengdu to building a retail chain amid China's shifting alcohol market. From the highs of booming wine sales to the hard lessons of expansion, Jia reflects on resilience, reinvention, and why she’s betting on wine, even as others retreat. Read More
Following LVMH’s announcement of job cuts within its wines and spirits division, beer giant Budweiser has also confirmed workforce reductions across the Asia-Pacific region. Read More
While Western-style eateries are growing in number and market share, a closer look reveals a tale of two trajectories: fast food is thriving, but fine dining closely linked to on-trade wine sales is fighting to survive. Read More
While data might suggest a dramatic resurgence for Australian wines into China, most WA wineries tell a quieter story. Re-entry into China, for many, remains tentative. We talked to local proudcers on their strategy for China. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates named Sam Fischer as its next chief executive officer, replacing Tim Ford after a five-year tenure that saw the company navigate pandemic disruptions, trade tariffs, and a strategic overhaul of its wine portfolio. Read More
As non-alcoholic wine rides a wave of popularity across Europe and North America, China is seeing its own boom — but for very different reasons. Read More
According to Chinese state media, in 2024 Bordeaux wine imported via Tmall Global accounted for nearly 20% of all Bordeaux wine exports to China. Read More