China’s most popular wine list on Tmall is showing a split personality. On one end: dirt-cheap, sugary, TikTok-friendly local bottles flying off the virtual shelves. On the other: premium heavyweights like Penfolds refusing to budge from their throne. Read More
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Champagne house Louis Roederer has once again been named the “World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand” by Drinks International magazine, marking the seventh consecutive year the producer has received the title. Read More
India’s southern state of Karnataka will introduce a new alcohol tax system based on Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) from April, a reform that could lower prices for beer and wine while potentially increasing taxes on stronger spirits. Read More
Here are the top 10 most popular wine brands sold on JD Super in 2025. Read More
Beijing confirms timeline under wider trade pledge covering 53 diplomatic partners Read More
After concluding free trade agreements with the EU, the UK and New Zealand, India’s alcohol market is now set to welcome another major player. Read More
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
China and South Africa have signed a framework trade agreement that will grant South African exports, including wine, zero tariffs across all product categories once the deal takes effect. Read More
VATS Liquor, China’s first A-share–listed liquor distributor, said it expects to post its first full-year loss as falling alcohol prices and inventory write-downs weigh on earnings. Read More
Air India has upgraded its inflight beverage offerings on international routes, expanding its selection of wines, sparkling wines and premium spirits. Read More