Hong Kong suspended a much-loathed flight ban policy and border with mainland China could reopen as early as August 4. Read More
Trade war
China and Australia had a full and frank meeting in Singapore for the first time in 3 years, while ironically drinking an Australian white wine. Read More
Australian wine exports saw moderate growth from market diversification outside of mainland China, but the progress was no match to offset the loss from its former largest export destination. Read More
Just days after Australia appealed to WTO over China's tariffs on Australian wine, China hit back with unprecedented complaints against Australian duties. Read More
Wine buyers around the world will be able to discover and connect with Australian wines on a "first-of-its-kind virtual platform" launching 27 April, the country's wine trade organization has announced. Read More
More than 11 tons of Australian wines were blocked from entry in China due to what customs authorities cited as using excessive food additives and labeling issues.
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China has announced its decision to impose up to 218.4% tariffs on Australian wines for a period of five years. Read More
A few Chinese-owned Australian wineries are reporting unfair treatment and abuse after a social media campaign emerged in Australia calling for consumers to boycott 41 Chinese-owned wineries in the latest wine-related trade spat. Read More
China further inflicted more punitive tariffs on Australian wine today, less than two weeks after smacking a crippling 212% tariff. Is this the final nail on the coffin? Read More
China's October wine imports surged for the first time this year as merchants rush to stockpile Australian wines before any hefty punitive tariffs that have now come into effect this month. Read More