Portugal’s wines are rich in history and diversity—but in China, they remain largely overlooked. As the market shows signs of recovery, ViniPortugal is doubling down on awareness, betting that value and variety can finally win over a new generation of drinkers. Read More
Macau
A massive cross-border booze smuggling ring has been busted in southern China after authorities seized more than half a million bottles of wine and premium spirits worth over RMB 575 million (US$80 million). Read More
Smugglers used “water mules” to move high-tariff wine and spirits across the Macau border as trade policies widened price gaps. Read More
China’s sweeping new tariffs on American goods are already having unintended consequences—driving up smuggling activity as premium wine labels like California’s Opus One become increasingly lucrative targets for illicit trade. Read More
In celebration of the handover from Portugal, he enjoyed a Ningxia wine alongside a Portuguese wine. Read More
The Chinese government has recently unveiled a major wine smuggling case worth RMB 310 million (US$42.5 million), marking one of the most significant busts in recent years. 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
Wynn Macau hosted what is described as the world's largest international competition dedicated to premium Chinese wines, attracting over 750 submissions gathered from nearly 200 China's premium wineries. Read More
Hong Kong Customs officials have seized an estimated HK$100 million (USD $12.8 million) worth of smuggled goods, including 2,000 bottles of wines, in a major crackdown. Read More
Oktoberfest Macau at MGM is back to brew a storm this October at the glitzy MGM Cotai. Read More