When the American writer Derek Sandhaus arrived in Shanghai in 2006, he soon encountered Chinese baijiu — a fiery and powerful liquor found at dining room tables and bars across the country. He didn’t ...

The findings reveal that Baijiu has emerged as the dominant stored liquor category among Asia-Pacific investors, reflecting unique regional preferences and growing confidence in its long-term value.

Any foreigner who has spent time in China probably has a story or two about drinking baijiu – or at least knows someone who did. Over centuries, the clear, fiery and potent liquor has become the ...