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Kweichow Moutai’s price hike gives baijiu makers a brief rally, not a recovery
Swollen inventories, weak sell-through, and strained distributors still weigh on the industry despite the price update.
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Cheng Zi
Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.
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