Though China might still be better known as a producer of fiery baijiu liquor, its clout as a winemaker has been steadily growing over the years as more and more vineyards sprout up in provinces like Gansu and Shandong, as well as in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and the Ningxia Hui autonomous region.
China s consumption of imported wines and spirits like whisky and cognac has continuously expanded, fueled by a growing high-income group and increasingly sophisticated tastes, and global wine and spirits retailers are investing more in China to meet growing demand.