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Ep. 2781 China’s Wine Market: From Misleading Import Numbers to Today’s Consumer with Fongyee Walker MW - Part 2 | Asia Wine Market
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- Italian Wine Podcast
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- Sep 4, 2026
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- 2734
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- https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/
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Summary
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2781 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is once again in conversation with China-based wine educator and consultant Fongyee Walker MW. In Part 2, the conversation explores the evolving role of wine education in China, from the changing motivations of wine learners to the growing influence of digital platforms and social commerce. Fongyee also shares her insights into wine pairing with Chinese cuisine, communicating wine heritage and regional identity to Chinese consumers, and building sustainable, long-term wine brands in the Chinese market. Key Takeaways: Understand Market Realities: Track how the Chinese wine market has transformed over the past two decades and where true growth opportunities lie today. Decode Consumer & Culinary Psychology: Learn how Chinese wine lovers actually think about wine, wine education, premiumization, and family-style food pairing. Execute Actionable Strategies: Discover practical, budget-conscious strategies for wineries seeking long-term success through storytelling, local relevance, and cultural understanding. Listen to Part 1 of their conversation: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-2770-chinas-wine-market-from-misleading-import-numbers-to-todays-consumer-with-fongyee-walker-mw-part-1-asia-wine-market/ More about today’s guest: Fongyee Walker MW is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Chinese wine market and the first Master of Wine based in mainland China. She became an MW in 2016 and is the co-founder of Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting, one of China’s most respected independent wine education and consulting companies. Fongyee developed her passion for wine while studying Classical Chinese at the University of Cambridge, where she ca…