Chinese Wine’s Breakthrough at the Global Stage | Echoes

Chongqing — How Does a Cup of Chinese Wine Reshape the Global Wine Map?

In 2025, China officially became the 51st member state of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), joining the international framework for vine and wine standards. In October,2026, the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine was held in Ningxia, China—marking the first time in the OIV's centennial history that its congress has come to Asia and been hosted in China.

China currently has the world's third-largest vineyard area. Last year, China's annual wine export volume reached 947,162 liters, up 119.24% from 2024, while its export value reached USD 7,632,140, up 39.35% year on year. Meanwhile, Chinese wine brands have garnered various international awards, further raising the profile of Chinese wine on the global stage.