What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy

What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy

Kweichow Moutai's half-year report showed a rare drop in net profit, following the first annual drop on record.

What Chinese liquor maker Moutai’s slump says about the country’s economy

A staff member sorts Kweichow Moutai liquor at a supermarket in Yongnian district of Handan, North China's Hebei province, Jan 9, 2025.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Walk down most streets in China and you'll find a liquor store advertising premium spirits brand Moutai, along with posters of resale prices by vintage year.It's…