The Good Times Are Over in China’s Liquor Capital

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by Andrew Higgins and Gilles Sabrié
March 6, 2026
Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/6/2026