This year’s ProWine Shanghai brought together 650 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with international exhibitors accounting for over 80%. The event also attracted 20,860 visitors. Here's our on the ground report with comments from wineries, importers and visitors. Read More
Chinese wine
China’s application for membership in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) was formally accepted on Nov. 14, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s engagement with the global wine and viticulture community. Read More
China's largest wine producer, Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Limited has reported a net loss of RMB 2.88 million (US$ 403,864) in its Q3 result, marking the first loss since going public in 2000. Read More
This free port, with zero wine tax, is becoming an important platform for Chinese wines to connect with the global market. Read More
In this exclusive interview, Edward Ragg MW shares his thoughts on what’s next for China’s wine industry and outlines his future plans following Wine Advocate’s decision to pause Chinese coverage. Read More
Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China’s largest wine producer, reported a nearly 40% decline in net profit for the first half of 2024, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the country’s wine market. Read More
In the exclusive interview with Xing Wei MW, the latest and youngest MW in China, he opens up about his past struggles, the arrogance and prejudice he once saw as the industry’s biggest challenges, why he considered leaving wine industry the moment he achieved the MW title, and what ultimately made him stay. Read More
Penfolds has officially confirmed its plans to establish a vineyard and winery in China, marking a significant step in its localization strategy. However, the timeline and location for this ambitious project remains unclear. Read More
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has called for all official and private events during National Day celebrations to exclusively serve Chinese wine, emphasizing that not doing so would be "unacceptable and inexplicable." Read More
Despite Ningxia's growing appeal in export markets, some local wineries, like Feng Qing, owner of Ningxia Leirenshou Winery, advocate focusing on the domestic market first. Read More