China’s membership in the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) strengthens its global wine influence.
The International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) on Friday announced on its website that China’s application for membership had been formally accepted, which means that China will play a more important role in setting international standards for wine production and consumption.
The application was submitted by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on 14 May, initiating the statutory 6-month consultation period which has now been successfully concluded.
Acceptance of the application must be ratified by Chinese authorities within one year, during which time China will be entitled to participate fully in the work of the OIV, according to the statement on its website.
The OIV, founded in November 1924, thus welcomes its first new member following its centenary celebration.
China is ranked third globally in terms of planted vineyard surface area, while it is also the 8th largest consumer of wine and the top producer of table grapes in the world.
The addition of China takes the total number of OIV member countries to 51 and extends the representativity of the organization to 85 per cent of the total world planted vineyard surface area.
—Xinhua
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