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Re-enter the Dragon, China is back

Australian winemakers will be charging their glasses with something special tonight with the news that…

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Anthony MadiganThursday 28 March 2024

China Exports The Week That Was

China looking good

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Anthony MadiganFriday 22 March 2024

China Exports The Week That Was

Miracle market opening?

Finally some good news from China after a nervous wait! After a breakthrough in high-level…

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Anthony MadiganFriday 15 March 2024

China Exports News TWE

Is China about to open the door?

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has released an interim draft determination outlining a proposed…

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Staff WriterTuesday 12 March 2024

China Exports News

China tells us to ‘be patient’

So, when is China coming back? Asking for a friend in the wine industry. Early…

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Anthony MadiganTuesday 20 February 2024

China Exports News TWE

TWE’s new China strategy

Treasury Wine Estates has outlined its strategy for China should the tariffs be lifted as…

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Staff WriterMonday 23 October 2023

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China Exports News

China tariffs breakthrough

China has agreed to review its tariffs on Australian wine which have created turmoil in…

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Staff WriterSunday 22 October 2023

China Exports News

China ‘ready for resolution’

The Australian wine industry has received some good news about the possibility of resuming trade…

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Staff WriterFriday 22 September 2023

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China News Penfolds

Penfolds unveils new $150 Chinese wine

Penfolds this week unveiled its first Chinese Collection wine – the Chinese Winemaking Trial 521…

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Staff WriterFriday 21 July 2023

China Exports News

China Drops Timber Ban

China has ended its trade ban on Australian timber, raising hopes the crippling tariffs on…

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Staff WriterThursday 18 May 2023