The European Union has allocated €40 million (US$46.4 million) to support French wine producers to turn excessive red and rosé wines into industrial alcohol. Read More
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French wine and spirits export volumes fell last year to their lowest level in at least a quarter-century, and industry leaders see little immediate relief ahead. Read More
A Chinese state media-affiliated social media account has suggested that Beijing could launch anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into European Union wines, particularly those from France. Read More
A 200% tariff threat on French wine and Champagne has put the industry back in Trump’s crosshairs, unsettling exporters and reopening old trade wounds.
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At the flagship Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, a limited-edition bottle of Macallan whisky sold out in under ten minutes. In the lobby, young customers queued for what many described as a “different kind of shopping experience.” Read More
Hong Kong's wine imports data for H1 2025 is out. France, ever the stalwart, eked out modest growth and surprisingly, mainland China muscled into Hong Kong’s top ten sources for the first time. Read More
Wine imports in Thailand surged in the first half of 2025, with eight of the country’s top ten suppliers registering gains — including two that saw explosive triple-digit growth. Read More
Taiwan’s wine imports are shrinking—but not for everyone. Find out which country defied the downturn with a 52% surge and why French wines still reign supreme in value.
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A Chinese winery has been fined after authorities seized more than 1,500 bottles of sparkling wine falsely labeled as Champagne, the latest in a string of trademark infringement cases involving European wine regions in China. 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