Call for only Chinese wine to be drunk at national celebrations

Published 2024년 8월 19일

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Former Hong Kong City Leader and current vice president of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Leung Chun-ying, has advocated for a government policy to mandate the consumption of Chinese wines at all government and public celebrations, including National Day on October 1, unless alcohol is not being served. The Wine Association of Hong Kong welcomes this proposal, seeing it as a chance to promote domestic wines. However, it remains unclear if this policy will be implemented or if Chinese wines will be the exclusive beverage at government events.

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Former government minister Leung Chun-ying says drinking anything other than Chinese wine at national celebrations is “inexcusable” and “unjustifiable” as he presses for mandate. The former City Leader of Hong Kong has urged the Chinese government to make it policy that only Chinese wines are consumed on national holidays. “I urge that consuming Chinese wines be made mandatory for all celebrations hosted by the government and the public, unless alcohol is not consumed,” Leung Chun-ying wrote on Facebook on Sunday. Using the upcoming National Day celebrations on 1 October as an example, Chun-ying continued: “It is inexcusable and unjustifiable not to drink Chinese wines on National Day.” Chun-ying currently sits on China’s top political advisory board, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, as vice president, meaning his voice holds some sway. He is said to be particularly fond of wines made in Ningxia, China. The Wine Association of Hong Kong said it would welcome ...

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