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World vine and wine congress uncorks in Yinchuan

seeningxia.com | Updated: October 12, 2026

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The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine & OIV General Assembly opens in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 12. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]

The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine & OIV General Assembly, as well as the sixth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, opened in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 12.

Representatives from 51 International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) member countries, 32 ambassadors to China, and more than 800 guests from around the world gathered to explore the customs, culture, integration, and openness of the global wine industry.

The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine & OIV General Assembly, jointly hosted by the OIV and Ningxia, marks the first time in over a hundred years that the World Congress of Vine and Wine has come to Asia, and it is also the highest standard international academic event in vine and wine that China has hosted for the first time.

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The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine & OIV General Assembly unites representatives from 51 OIV member countries, 32 ambassadors to China, and more than 800 guests worldwide. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]

During the five-day event, guests from the wine industry worldwide will discuss collaboration and development to build a new pattern for the global grape and wine industry.

The sixth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo will be held simultaneously, jointly contributing to showcasing China's wine charm, gathering global wisdom, and building the future of the industry.