China, Asia
Nathan Gray
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S WINE INDUSTRY WILL BE HIT ...

China’s anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine exports will provide a substantial impact on South Australia’s export performance and more importantly our world class wine industry. South Australian wine exports to China make up around 30% of SA’s exports to China, and just under 10% of SA’s global exports. This threat of an anti-dumping finding against the Australian wine industry has vastly more impact on the South Australian economy than the previously announced restrictions on barley and beef.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S WINE INDUSTRY WILL BE HIT HARD BY CHINA IMPOSED TRADE SANCTIONS

Ganbei

THE PERVASIVE IMPACT OF CHINESE CULTURE UPON FOOD EXPORTS TO CHINA

THE PERVASIVE IMPACT OF CHINESE CULTURE UPON FOOD EXPORTS TO CHINA

In recent years we have seen growing demand for Australian food consumer goods such as milk powder, which has lead some Australian supermarkets to impose daily limits on the number of milk powder units that can be purchased in any single transaction.  Similarly there have been great stories of the insatiable appetite for Australian wines in China, and particularly since the ratification of the China – Australia Free Trade Agreement in 2015. But does this apparent demand for Australian food and wine translate into huge market opportunities for our farmers, wine makers and premium food producers in China?

GANBEI AND HOW TO DRINK STRATEGICALLY IN CHINA

GANBEI AND HOW TO DRINK STRATEGICALLY IN CHINA

The importance of relationship building to the Chinese is paramount. Apparent social functions like banquets are held in very high regard by Chinese businessmen and government official due to the ability for one to get to 'know' their potential business partners. This knowledge is achieved through watching foreign businessman’s behaviour during the formal and informal drinking and eating rituals that are performed during every formal banquet. It is therefore important to be aware of these rituals, drinking strategies and how to ensure you leave the banquet in higher esteem than when you arrived.