International Conference on Grape and Wine Industries, and the third China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo concluded on June 11.

75 wineries from 16 countries and regions including Germany, France, Chile, Moldova and Spain presented visitors with their new products in a special exhibition area for international wine brands.

"I've no doubt that these fine German wines would delight visitors, also in comparison with other international wines.   I would be delighted if it could expand our biliteral trade relations with China in the field of wine," said Cem Ozdemir, minister of Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

Themed "Nature, Innovation, Culture and Ecology" this year, the event offers an unique platform for exploring new growth models for the global wine-making industry and sharing new opportunities for international cooperation.

As the country's largest wine-producing area, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has emerged as a rising star on the global wine map after more than four decades' development. 

Ningxia's long hours of sunshine and its cool and dry climate have both greatly aided the local grape cultivation.   The region boasts an unique "terroir" for making top-class wine products, attracting 228 wineries from home and abroad.   Its annual wine output reached 138 million bottles in 2022.

More than 1.4 billion people in China have embarked on a new journey to build a modern socialist country in all respects, releasing huge potential for consumption, with a total wine import worth 1.44 billion U.S. dollars by China last year alone.