French and Chinese authorities to create ‘smart corridors’ for wine exports to China
French customs has reached an agreement with the Chinese quarantine authority to further reduce the time it takes wine to pass through China's border, said French officials at Vinexpo.
China doubles medal winnings at 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards
China has almost doubled its medal haul in the 2015 Decanter World Awards, with Xinjiang in particular demonstrating its potential as a quality wine region.
South Australia wine producers to seize the exports re-boost brought by ChAFTA
South Australian wine producers are seizing opportunities to boost their wine sales in the Shandong province, as part of the recently signed China Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Mature Burgundy fuels Hong Kong wine auctions
Asian buyers have continued to snap up top rated mature Burgundy in a succession of recent Hong Kong auctions, but sales also suggest collectors are searching for a greater diversity of wines.
Sotheby’s kick-starts big week for Hong Kong wine auctions
Some of the world’s biggest auction houses are going head-to-head in Hong Kong this week with a series of fine and rare wine sales.
Yesmywine sells stake to Chinese spirit company
Chinese online retailer Yesmywine has confirmed that Googut Wine & Spirits Co. Ltd, a Chinese drinks company known for vintage baijiu, has agreed to acquire a shareholding in its business.
Champagne Council launches online course in Chinese
France’s Comité Champagne has launched a Chinese version of its online educational platform to promote the region and its wine culture in China.
Chinese electronic product retailer GOME to push imported wine sales online
One of China’s biggest electronic product retailers GOME is testing the water of the online wine market by launching a selection of imported wines ‘directly sourced from producers’, as a part of its strategy to boost its e-commerce presence.
Bordeaux wine to gain geographical indication status in China
Bordeaux wine is set to be protected as a registered geographical indication in China under the Provisions on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products.
Young Chinese wine drinkers driving 'fundamental' change
A power shift in China’s imported wine market has seen a switch from traditional, high-end wine connoisseurs to younger and more casual drinkers, says a new study.